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Cisplatin can result in: - ANSWERnephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity
can also result in BAD neuropathy
hand/foot/mouth syndrome is due to what physiologic happening? - ANSWERrupture of capillaries from
increased pressure/friction after cytotoxic therapy (most often with Xeloda/Capecitabine)
which tumor marker is used for active surveillance of a malignancy? - ANSWERprostate specific antigen!
most tumor markers aren't sensitive enough to diagnose malignancy, with the exception of prostate
cancer
refractory platelets are due to what? - ANSWERdevelopment of antibodies against donor types
HLA matched platelets means... - ANSWERthe number of antibodies is decreased
which cancer has the overall highest risk of metastasizing to the brain? - ANSWERmelanoma
satiety definition - ANSWERthe feeling of being full
early satiety can be helped by: - ANSWERincreasing the amount of fats consumed
early satiety is NOT helped by - ANSWERdrinking excess fluids
giving an appetite stimulant
, how many criteria must be met for home care to be reimbursed by medicare? - ANSWER5 things?
these 5 things are: - ANSWER1) patient is home bound
2) plan of care in place
3) need for skilled service
4) service is part time (< 28 hours per week)
5) services are reasonable for the patient
what does Rifampin treat? - ANSWERTB!
anaphylaxis usually occurs how quickly during an IV drug administration? - ANSWERwithin 30 minutes
what drug can prevent mucositis in BMT patients? - ANSWERkeratinocyte growth factor
along with MM, normal saline rinses, saliva subs, etc.
docetaxel is associated with what? and this can be treated with what? - ANSWERfluid retention treated
with steroids
screening for prostate cancer should start when? - ANSWERat age 50
paclitaxel can induce what? - ANSWERan anaphylactic reaction during the first infusion
desquamation - ANSWERaka peeling of the skin