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Fundamentals of Chemotherapy immunotherapy Administration - Hematologic Cancer Questions

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Fundamentals of Chemotherapy immunotherapy Administration - Hematologic Cancer Questions 1. Hematologic cancer (blood cancer) - Ans -cancer that begins in bone marrow or immune system cells. -Ex: ... leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma Leukemia - Ans cancer starts in blood-forming tissues like bone marrow causes lots of abnormal blood cells to be produced and enter bloodstream 2. Lymphoma - Ans -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 3. Hodgkin lymphoma - Ans Reed-Sternberg cell (cancer cells in classic) -typically starts in B cells 4. Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - Ans -large, diverse group of cancers in immune system cells -indolent (slow growing) or aggressive (fast) 5. Myeloma - Ans Cancer in plasma cells (WBC that produce antibodies) 6. Chemotherapy - Ans 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. 7. Who can order chemotherapy? - Ans Written and signed by licensed independent practitioners (MD/DO, PA, Oncology NP) 8. Can you use verbal orders for chemotherapy? - Ans NO! Only when holding/stopping admin. 9. Who can mix Chemotherapy? - Ans Pharmacist, Pharmacy tech, MD/DO, qualified RN [Show More]

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