Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration _ 90 Questions And Answers

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Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration 1. 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 More]

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