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WorksheetsSafe Handling of Antineoplastic Agents
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
How long can cytotoxic drugs be excreted in urine, stool, or vomitus after administration?
12–24 hours (True/False)
24–48 hours (True/False)
48–72 hours (True/False)
7 days in some cases (True/False)
Oral chemotherapy tablets should be:
never crushed, split, or opened (True/False)
crushed if patients cannot swallow (True/False)
Handled with gloves to avoid skin contact (True/False)
dissolved in water before administration (True/False)
Pregnant nurses handling cytotoxic drugs should:
Wear double gloves only
Avoid direct handling of cytotoxic agents
Work only with oral chemotherapy
Work in preparation but not administration
Closed-System Drug Transfer Devices (CSTDs) are used to:
Increase infusion speed (True/False)
Decrease chemotherapy costs (True/False)
Reduce occupational exposure (True/False)
Prevent environmental contamination and exposure (True/False)
The recommended PPE when preparing IV cytotoxic drugs includes:
Goggles only (True/False)
Sterile gloves only (True/False)
Surgical mask and apron (True/False)
Chemotherapy-tested gloves and protective gown (True/False)
Which of the following is NOT allowed in chemotherapy preparation?
Eating or drinking in the preparation area
Wearing protective gloves
Using a biological safety cabinet
Properly labeling all prepared medications
If cytotoxic drug contacts intact skin, the first step is:
Cover with bandage.
Clean with alcohol swab.
remove contaminated clothing.
Wash immediately with soap and water.
Cytotoxic-contaminated excreta should be handled:
Without PPE after 24 hours.
Using alcohol to neutralize the waste.
With PPE and disposed in cytotoxic waste system.
By flushing into regular sewage without precautions.
Which of the following routes can cause occupational exposure to cytotoxic agents?
Ingestion.
Inhalation
Skin Contact.
Accidental Injection
Cytotoxic drug exposure symptoms among healthcare workers may include:
Fever and chills
Hair loss and nausea
Weight gain and fatigue
Which of the following activities should be avoided in cytotoxic drug preparation areas?
Smoking
Eating food
Drinking water
Applying cosmetics
