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Antineoplastic RX

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What are the mose common Sites for malingnant Neoplasm Growth?   show
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Classifications of tumors? (4)   show
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What are Paraneoplastic Syndromes (PNS) of cancer of the lungs? (3)   show
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What are Paraneoplastic Syndromes (PNS)of leukemia? (1)   show
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show Addison's syndrome;  
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show Cushing's Syndrome;  
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What are the stages of cancer growth? (5)   show
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When is chemotherapy the most effective?   show
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What are the types of antineoplastic drugs? (2)   show
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show Cell Cycle Specific (CCS)  
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which classification of antineroplastic drug is effective against large, slow growing tumors?   show
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show 1. cancer stage at the time of dx; 2. type of neoplasm; 3. neoplasm's doubling time; 4. efficacy of cancer Tx; 5. the developement of drug resistance; 6. general health of the pt;  
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show 1. no one agent is effective against all cancers; 2. all antineplastic agents have a narrow therapeutic index; 3. a combination of agents is usually more effective than single agents alone;  
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show cont. 4. major drawback = high incidence of side effects involving other papidly growing cells (hair follicles, GI cells, Bone Marrow Cells; 5. Do not administer with other drugs having similar toxicities;  
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show a side effect becomes "dose Limiting" when it prevents giving these agents in high enough doses to kill the cancer;  
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show the time frame within which an antineplastic drug has killing effects ont he bone marrow;  
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What are the categories of Antineoplastics? (6)   show
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show Alkalating agent that is effective against rapidly diving cells malignant and nonmalignant;  
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show solid tumors, hematologic malignancies, frequently used in combination with other agents;  
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show BMS is dose limiting, nephrotoxicity, pulmonary ficrosis, cardiomyopathy;  
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show most devistationg consequence of chemotherapy is loss of a linb due to extravasated IV fluids;  
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Classification and MOA of Methotrexate (Folex PFS) & Mercaptopurine (6-MP)?   show
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show solid tumors of the colon, rectum, stomach, lung, liver, bladder, pancreas;  
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Adverse rxn of Methotrexate (Folex PFS) & Mercaptopurine (6-MP)?   show
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show severe toxicity if methotrexate is used with NSAIDS;  
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show additive toxicity is co-administered with agents having similar toxicity;  
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show cytotoxic antibiotics act as CCNS agents, bacteriocidal, may kill some viruses;  
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Therapeutic use of Doxoyrubicin (Adriamycin RDF) & Bleomycin (Bleoxane)?   show
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Advers rxn of Doxoyrubicin (Adriamycin RDF) & Bleomycin (Bleoxane)?   show
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show CHF, Left ventricular failuer; all agents produce BMS except for Bleoxane which produces pulmonary toxicity leading to pulmonary fibrosis & pnemonia; danger of extravasation b/c can only be administered IV;  
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Classification and MOA of Paclitaxel (Taxol) & Vincristine (Oncovin)?   show
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show Hair loss, N&V, BMS;  
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Classification and MOA of Hydroxyurea (Hydrea)?   show
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show solid and hematologic tumors  
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Adverse rxn of Hydroxyurea (Hydrea)?   show
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show used to treat solid tumores, such as bladder testicular & ovarian; May Cause ototoxicity & Nephrotoxicity;  
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show used to treat cancers of bone and lymph as well as solid tumore; may cause cystitis and nephrotoxicity;  
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What drug is used to treat solid tumors of breast, head, neck, lung, lymphocytic, leukemia, non hodgkins lymphoma?   show
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show useful as anti-inflammatory in the tx of rheumatoid arthritis & oher immune related inflammatory conditions; available both parenterally and orally, can cause photosensitivity;  
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Important things to remember about Mercaptopurine (6MP)?   show
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important things to remember about Doxorubicin (Adriamycin)?   show
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show very toxic to lungs, given in units rather than mg; given SQ, IM, or IV;  
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show for tx of metastatic ovarian cancer not responsive to other regimens; pt's are premedicated with steroid, antihistamine, & H2 antagonist (Cimetidine); only available IV;  
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show used in tx of lymphomas, hodgkins, neuroblastoma, leukemia, osteogenic &other sarcomas, tumors of breast & lung; contraindicated in infants; can develope urinary problems and neurotoxicity with joint and back pain;  
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show CCS agent; causes sever BMS, it's nadir (maximum destruction og granulocyte cells) occurs within one week of start of therapy;  
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show reduced frequency of neurological exacerbation in multiple sclerosis;  
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show causes production of LAK cells that kill cancer cells; given SQ, IV peri-lesionally, intra-peritoneal, intra-hepatic, intra-thecal routes;  
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What are the components of the cellular immune system and their functions? (3)   show
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Types of Biological Response Modifiers? (3)   show
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what are the effects of the Biologic REsponse Modifiers? (3)   show
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show antiviral, immune modulating, antitumor;  
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show flu-like symptoms, fatigue is major dose limiting effect; anorexia, N&V;  
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Classification and MOA of interleukins?   show
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show melanomas and renal carcinoma  
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show Tx can cause severe toxicity: capillary leak syndrom may cause massive fluid retention (20-30 lbs), respiratory distress, CHF, MI; Heptatoxicity, fatigue, eosinophilia;  
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Classification and MOA of Epoetin (Procrit)?   show
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How does Epoetin (Procrit) enable higher doses of chemotherapy to be given? (3)   show
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show fever, muscle aches, bone pain, flushing;  
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What should the nurse do if she detects Antineoplastic Extravasation? (7 steps)   show
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What should the nurse do if she detects Antineoplastic Extravasation? (7 steps)cont.   show
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show 1. If hair loss is a source of distress, wigs can be rented, purchased or obtained free from the American Cancer society; 2. pregnant women should not handle antineoplastic agents;  
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What are the pt teachings for antineoplastic agents? (2)   show
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