Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration Terminologies Questions and Answers
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Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration Terminologies Questions and Answers
Hematologic cancer (blood cancer) - -cancer that begins in bone marrow or immune system cells.
-Ex: leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma
Leukemia - cancer starts in blood-forming tissues like bone marrow
-causes lots of abnormal blood cells to be produced and enter bloodstream
Lymphoma - -cancer that begins in immune system (WBC=lymphocytes)
-hodgkin and non-hodgkins
-B lymphocytes (B cells) - make antibodies (bacteria and viruses, most common lymphoma
-T lymphocytes (T cells) - boost/slow immune, destroy germs and abnormal cells
Hodgkin lymphoma - Reed-Sternberg cell (cancer cells in classic)
-typically starts in B cells
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - -large, diverse group of cancers in immune system cells
-indolent (slow growing) or aggressive (fast)
Myeloma - Cancer in plasma cells (WBC that produce antibodies)
Chemotherapy - All antineoplastic agents used to treat cancer, given through oral and parenteral routes or other routes as specified in the standard, not including hormonal therapies.
Who can order chemotherapy? - Written and signed by licensed independent practitioners (MD/DO, PA, Oncology NP)
Can you use verbal orders for chemotherapy? - NO! Only when holding/stopping admin.
Who can mix Chemotherapy? - Pharmacist, Pharmacy tech, MD/DO, qualified RN
Who can administer chemotherapy? - Registered Nurses with specialized education, prep and training. See specific state laws and statutes
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