Oncology IQ

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Which of the following agents has a vesicant potential?

a. Erbulin

b. Mitoxantrone

c. Fludarabine

d. Cyclophosphamide

 

 

Answer

b. Mitoxantrone

 

Rationale: 

Mitoxantrone has a vesicant potential.

 

Reference: 

Olsen, M., LeFebvre, K.B., Walker, S.L., & Prechtel Dunphy, E. (Eds.). (2023). Chemotherapy and immunotherapy guidelines and recommendations for practice (2nd ed.). Oncology Nursing Society, p 87.