Neuro Onc Staff Meeting

What is the #1 killer of oncology patients besides their oncology diagnosis?

• blood clots

• bleeding

• infection/sepsis

• infusion reactions

After a neutropenic patient is found to have a temperature greater than 100.5 what is your #1 goal in their care?

• Get an antibiotic infusing within 1 hour

• Provide them ice to cool down

• Continue to monitor the patient

• Place them on bleeding precautions

How much volume is in a primary IV line?

• 17 mL

• 25 mL

• 10 mL

• 35mL

What is the primary purpose of administering a saline flush after an IV antibiotic infusion?

• To prevent clot formation in the IV line

• To ensure the entire dose of medication is delivered

• To reduce the risk of infection at the IV site

• To maintain the patency of the IV line

If Zosyn is 50 mL's and you don't flush the line, how much of the antibiotic is the patient actually getting?

• 10%

• 30%

• 50%

• 100%

What is the best way to ensure a patient got all their medication?

Ommaya catheters need to be flushed once a month

• True

• False

Ommaya catheters are to be accessed by trained staff only (provider). These are used to administer chemotherapy into which space?

• Intraperitoneal

• Intrapleural

• Intravesicular

• Intraventricular

A patient is being discharged after receiving schedule RCHOP chemotherapy. When reviewing his/her home discharge meds which meds missing would alarm you to discuss with provider? (Check all that apply)

• Tylenol

• Zofran

• Prednisone

• Cardizem

Where could I look in the patient's chart to determine which medications should be provided for home care with each chemotherapy regimen?

• Chart review

• Labs and prescription day on treatment plan

• Chemo admin flowsheet

• Media Tab