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Vincristine should be given by which of the following routes?
a. IV piggyback
b. Intrathecal
c. IV push
d. Oral
Answer
a. IV piggyback
Rationale:
Vincristine and other vinca alkaloids must only be administered via IV piggyback to prevent fatal intrathecal administration.
Reference:
Olsen, M., LaFebrve, K. B., Walker, S. L., & Pretchtel Dunphy, E. (2023). Chemotherapy and immunotherapy guidelines and recommendations for practice (2nd ed., pp. 95, 322). Oncology Nursing Society.