Which health care worker is the most appropriate person to administer intravenous (IV) chemotherapy?
a. Licensed practical/vocational nurse who has worked on an oncology unit for 10 years
b. Registered nurse who has completed menopause 5 years ago and can no longer get pregnant
c. Registered nurse who has completed an approved chemotherapy course
d. Pharmacist with 5 years experience in mixing chemotherapy
C
Safe administration of IV chemotherapy drugs requires special education and competency ac-cording to the standard of care designated by the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) and sup-ported by the American Society of Clinical Oncologists (ASCO). This does not mean that only an advanced practice nurse can perform this function; however, it does mean that the individual must be a registered nurse who has completed an approved chemotherapy course. LPNs/LVNs are not certified for IV chemotherapy. Although pharmacists may mix chemotherapy drugs, they are not approved to administer them.
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