1. To recognize 3 goals for the use of cytotoxic drugs in cancer treatment.
2. To describe the 5 phases of the cell life cycle.
3. To identify the advantages of combining cytotoxic drugs in cancer treatment.
4. To recognize 5 classifications of cytotoxic drugs and to state the mechanism of action of each drug classification.
5. To describe the role of biologic response modifiers in cancer treatment.
6. To recognize the purpose of adjuvant, induction, consolidation, and maintenance cytotoxic drug regimens in cancer treatment.
7. To identity potential toxicities for frequently used cytotoxic drugs.
8. To state 6 methods of administering cytotoxic drugs.
9. To recognize 3 principles of safe cytotoxic drug administration.
10. To describe 3 types of vascular access devices for the administration of cytotoxic drugs.
11. To identify the effects of chemotherapy and management strategies related to the following body systems:

a. Hematopoeitic system
b. Integumentary system
c. Gastrointestinal system
d. Cardiovascular system
e. Neurological system
f. Respiratory system
g. Reproductive system
h. Urological system

12. To recognize symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions associated with cancer chemotherapy.
13. To state 6 goals for patient/family education when a patient is receiving cytotoxic drugs.
14. To describe 3 phases of clinical trials in cancer drug development.
15. To recognize cancer chemotherapy resources for health care professionals and patients.