Cell Reg 4- Chemo And Radiation

Question 1

Who administers chemo?

Answer 1

Nurse with certification

Question 2

What is myelosupression?

Answer 2

Bone marrow suppression

Question 3

What might be a reason a chemo patient cannot receive their treatment?

Answer 3

Low WBC count

Question 4

What PPE is required for chemo as in?

Answer 4

Goggles
Mask
Double gloves or chemo gloves
Gown

Question 5

How should you NOT handle oral chemo agents?

Answer 5

Crushing, spitting, chewing, not wearing PPE

Question 6

What special precautions should be taken with neutropenia?

Answer 6

Vitals q4h
100° F temp report to MD
Higher risk for a epsis and death

Question 7

What risk is increased with thrombocytopenia? How do you avoid it?

Answer 7

Impaired clotting

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Question 8

What risk is associated with anemia?

Answer 8

Impaired gas exchange

Question 9

What are local reactions to radiation therapy?

Answer 9

Redness, itching, dry skin, hair loss, altered taste

Question 10

What is extravasation? What is the most important nursing indication r/t extravasation?

Answer 10

When chemo leaks from the IV and eats the skin.

Prevention