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Theterm neoplasm means |
New tissue |
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Twotypes of “circulating cancers’ (also called hematologic malignancies) are: |
Lymphomas Leukemias |
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Some of the first signs of cancer: |
Cachexia (most common) Fatigue Fever Weight loss |
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Drugsometimes given to patients receiving chemotherapy who are at risk for uricemiais: |
Allopurinol and Rasburicase |
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In regards to chemotherapy: CCS means the drug isin |
Cell-Cycle Specific |
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And CCNS means the drug is: |
Cell-Cycle Nonspecific |
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Many chemotherapeutic agents are nephrotoxic(alkylating class). One intervention toprotect the kidneys is: |
Hydrate well prior to chemotherapy |
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Extravasationof an antineoplastic can cause tissue damage and necrosis. What are some nursing interventions: |
Monitor the IV site closely! Instruct the patient to report any pain, tenderness,redness at site Stop infusion immediately if infiltration suspected Withdraw any solution remaining in the tubingNotify the physicianLEAVE THE CATHETER IN PLACE Follow orders and guidelines for specific drug. |
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In regards to ADPIE. What are some important things to consider in“A”: Assessment of a patient who is starting on chemotherapy: |
Do through Assessment |
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Thethree antibiotic antineoplastics andtheir SE’s are: |
doxorubicin: LVfailure daunorubicin: heartfailure bleomycin: pulmonarytoxicity |
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Thedrug given to reduce the AE’s of methotrexate is |
Leuvocorin |
