Which person is qualified to prepare and administer antineoplastic drugs?
a. Any trained drug representative
b. Any medical assistant
c. An advanced practice nurse
d. An oncology nurse
ANS: D
Some preparations should be given only by a physician or other health care provider such as a specially trained chemotherapy nurse.
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