Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration _ 90 Questions And Answers
Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration
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... [Show More] Hematologic cancer (blood cancer): -cancer that begins in bone marrow orimmune system cells.
-Ex: leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma
2. Leukemia: cancer starts in blood-forming tissues like bone marrow -causes lots of abnormal blood cells to be produced and enter bloodstream
3. Lymphoma: -cancer that begins in immune system (WBC=lymphocytes)
-hodgkin and non-hodgkins
-B lymphocytes (B cells) - make antibodies (bacteria and viruses, most commonlymphoma -T lymphocytes (T cells) - boost/slow immune, destroy germs and abnormal cells
4. Hodgkin lymphoma: Reed-Sternberg cell (cancer cells in classic) -typically starts in B cells
5. Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: -large, diverse group of cancers in immune sys-tem cells -indolent (slow growing) or aggressive (fast)
6. Myeloma: Cancer in plasma cells (WBC that produce antibodies)
7. Chemotherapy: All antineoplastic agents used to treat cancer, given through oral and
parenteral routes or other routes as specified in the standard, not includinghormonal therapies.
8. Who can order chemotherapy?: Written and signed by licensed independent practitioners (MD/DO, PA, Oncology NP)
9. Can you use verbal orders for chemotherapy?: NO! Only when holding/stop-ping admin.
10. Who can mix Chemotherapy?: Pharmacist, Pharmacy tech, MD/DO, quali-fied RN 11. Who can administer chemotherapy?: Registered Nurses with specializededucation,
prep and training. See specific state laws and statutes
12. How often is chemo competency reassessed>: Annual continuing ed and competency assessment is recommended
13. What is the dose verification process?: -confirm plan with patient
-two practitioners verify: drug name, dose, volume, rate, route, expiration date, appearance
-document verification in chart
14. What PPE is required for IV Chemotherapy?: -Gloves: two pairs, HD tested -Gown: disposable, back closed, long sleeved [Show Less]