COCN Chemotherapy Administration and Safety

Question 1

What personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when handling chemotherapy agents?

Accepted Answer

Double chemotherapy-rated gloves, gown, face shield, and closed-front gown

Answer

Standard exam gloves only

Answer

Surgical mask and single gloves

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No PPE if handling oral chemotherapy

Question 2

What is extravasation in the context of chemotherapy administration?

Accepted Answer

Leakage of a vesicant drug from the vein into surrounding tissue

Answer

Normal absorption of the drug into the bloodstream

Answer

A type of allergic reaction to chemotherapy

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The process of drug metabolism in the liver

Question 3

What is the nadir period in chemotherapy treatment?

Accepted Answer

The point at which blood cell counts reach their lowest level after treatment

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The peak drug concentration in the blood

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The first day of a chemotherapy cycle

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The recovery phase after completing all treatments

Question 4

What is the purpose of premedication before chemotherapy?

Accepted Answer

To prevent or reduce side effects such as nausea, allergic reactions, and hypersensitivity

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To increase the effectiveness of the chemotherapy drugs

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To sedate the patient during treatment

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To test for drug allergies before full-dose administration

Question 5

Which chemotherapy-related emergency requires immediate intervention?

Accepted Answer

Anaphylaxis during infusion

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Mild nausea 24 hours post-treatment

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Grade 1 fatigue

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Hair thinning after the second cycle

Question 6

How should chemotherapy spills be managed in a healthcare facility?

Accepted Answer

Using a chemotherapy spill kit with absorbent materials and proper PPE per facility protocol

Answer

Wiping with regular cleaning supplies

Answer

Asking housekeeping to clean it during regular rounds

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Covering the spill and leaving it until end of shift