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14 Cards in this Set
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Neoplasms
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Abnormal growth or tumor that may be benign or malignant
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Metastasis
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Cancer grows into other parts of the body
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Chemotherapeutic agents
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Antineoplastic agents, also known as "cemo"
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Action
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5 types used alone or together to treat cancer
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Alkylating agents
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Interfere with the normal process of cell division
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Antibiotic preparations
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Delay or prevent cell division of malignant cells
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Antimetabolites
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disrupt normal call functions by interfering with different metabolic functions of the cell. This is used in cells that are diving most rapidly
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Male and Female Hormones
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They counteract the effects of the hormones used by the tumor
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Mitotic Inhibitors
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Interrfere or stop cekk division
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Adverse Reactions
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Caused by the medications stopping the cells that divide the fastes.
-Nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and diarrhea- mucous membranes -Loss of hair, fragile skin - Anemia, low H&H, low WBC, unable to clot, infections - blood Other Akopecia and bone marrow depression, renal toxicity, hepatic toxicity, otoxicity,ocular effects, peripheral neuropathy, hypersensitivity |
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3 Treatments
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DRUGS
XRT Surgery |
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Drug interactions
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Most interact so need to check them all
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Patient Teaching
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-Must be taken as ordered
-Adverse reactions and what to report - In detail the possible adverse reaction -Patient must sign consent - Plans for reducing and preventing symptoms - Meals must be as palatable and attractive as possible - Signs of dehydration -Information on wigs and tupees - After surgery- muscle strengthening, postoperative period, and prothesis use - Support groups - Keep medications away from children and pets |
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Antineoplastic
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Antineoplastic
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