Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certification ONS Practice Testq

Which of the following is NOT a route of chemotherapy administration?

1. Intravenous (IV)

2. Intranasal

3. Oral (PO)

4. Topical

The correct answer is: Intranasal

The correct answer identifies intranasal administration as not being a commonly recognized route for chemotherapy. Intravenous, oral, and topical routes are established methods for delivering chemotherapy agents. Intravenous administration is the most prevalent way to provide chemotherapy, allowing for rapid absorption and distribution of the drug throughout the body. This route is especially beneficial for agents that need to be administered in higher doses or for those that would be poorly absorbed through the digestive tract. Oral administration involves the patient taking chemotherapy pills or liquid forms. This route is increasingly being utilized, particularly with advancements in oral chemotherapeutic agents, as it allows patients greater convenience and autonomy. Topical administration refers to applying chemotherapy agents directly to the skin, which is used for certain localized cancers or skin lesions. While there are investigational studies examining intranasal delivery for certain medications, it is not a standard or widely accepted route for chemotherapy in the context of treating cancer, hence it is identified as the correct choice for this question.