OCN Chemotherapy Administration

Question 1

Which chemotherapy agent is classified as a vesicant and requires careful monitoring for extravasation?

Accepted Answer

Vincristine

Answer

Methotrexate

Answer

Cyclophosphamide

Answer

Fluorouracil

Question 2

What is the correct action if extravasation of a vesicant chemotherapy agent is suspected?

Accepted Answer

Stop the infusion immediately and leave the needle in place

Answer

Flush the IV line rapidly with saline

Answer

Increase the infusion rate to dilute the drug

Answer

Apply heat to the site to promote absorption

Question 3

Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when handling hazardous chemotherapy drugs?

Accepted Answer

Double gloves, gown, and eye protection

Answer

Single gloves only

Answer

N95 mask and gloves

Answer

Surgical mask and gown only

Question 4

A patient receiving cisplatin needs prehydration primarily to prevent which toxicity?

Accepted Answer

Nephrotoxicity

Answer

Cardiotoxicity

Answer

Hepatotoxicity

Answer

Pulmonary toxicity

Question 5

Which route of administration bypasses the blood-brain barrier most effectively for CNS tumors?

Accepted Answer

Intrathecal

Answer

Intravenous

Answer

Oral

Answer

Subcutaneous

Question 6

What lab value must be assessed before administering methotrexate at high doses?

Accepted Answer

Creatinine clearance/renal function

Answer

Liver enzymes only

Answer

Complete blood count only

Answer

Serum calcium