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What must be verified before antineoplastic administration?

Verify two patient identifiers, the drug, dose, route, rate, treatment plan, cycle, day, relevant laboratory results, and patient-specific assessment.

What patient teaching is needed before antineoplastic treatment?

Explain the regimen and symptoms to report. Clarify discrepancies before administration; do not skip teaching just because the patient has no questions.

What PPE is used when administering antineoplastic drugs?

Wear chemotherapy-tested gloves and a nonabsorbent protective gown. Add eye or face protection when splashing is possible, and follow task-specific PPE procedures.

What is the first response to suspected extravasation?

Stop the infusion, leave the catheter or access needle in place, and promptly follow the facility’s extravasation protocol.

What should you avoid doing after suspected extravasation?

Do not flush. Attempt to aspirate residual drug through the access device and follow the facility protocol.

A patient on chemotherapy reports a fever. What should they do?

Contact the oncology care team urgently for clinical assessment. Fever during chemotherapy may signal infection during neutropenia.

Why should a patient check before taking fever medicine during chemotherapy?

Contact the care team before taking fever-reducing medicine unless instructed; it can mask the fever.

What is the safe response to an antineoplastic drug spill?

Restrict access and follow the facility spill procedure. Trained personnel should use the spill kit and required protective equipment; do not assign cleanup to untrained staff.

What should you do after hazardous drug contacts skin?

Remove contaminated clothing, wash the skin with soap and water, and seek the specified medical evaluation.

What is the response to hazardous drug exposure to the eyes?

Immediately irrigate at an eyewash station or with water or eyewash for at least 15 minutes, then obtain medical attention.

What is the priority response to a possible infusion reaction?

Stop the infusion, stay with the patient, assess airway, breathing, and circulation, and activate the facility response protocol.

During a possible infusion reaction, what must not be flushed into the patient?

Do not flush residual chemotherapy into the patient. Maintain IV access as directed by protocol.