Basics

Question 1

5 chemo therapy protocols when choosing an agent

Answer 1

1. Tumor type
2. Tumor stage
3. Malignancy (metastasis)
4. Patient condition
5. Financial concerns

Question 2

What are the “BAG” chemo therapy adverse effects

Answer 2

Bone marrow suppression
Alopecia
Gastrointestinal signs

Question 3

In addition to “BAG” (bone marrow suppression, alopecia, GI signs) what are three other adverse effects to chemo therapy

Answer 3

1. Cardiovascular
2. Nephrotoxicity
3. Neurotoxicity

Question 4

Myelosuppressive

Answer 4

Bone marrow

Question 5

How are myelosuppressive drugs calculated

Answer 5

Weight

Question 6

Myelosuppressive chemo therapy agent doses are calculated based on weight. What are other chemo therapy agent doses based on

Answer 6

Body surface area with conversion charts

Question 7

BSC

Answer 7

Bio safety cabinet

Question 8

10 chemo therapy handling guidelines

Answer 8

1. Training
2. Vent vile for reconstitution
3. Wash hands
4. Don’t handle if prego
5. Chemo gloves, eye shield, gown
6. Warning signs
7. Proper disposal
8. No contact (flush)
9. Chemotherapy spill kit
10. Preparation with flow hood

Question 9

Vincristine
Vinblastine
Vinorelbine

Answer 9

Cell cycle specific (alkaloids)
M phase

Question 10

Methotrexate
5-fluorouracil
Cytarabine
Azathioprine
Gemcitabine
Hydroxyurea
Rabacfosadine

Answer 10

Cell Cycle Specific
S phase