Ocn stuvia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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 pros...

Which of the following is not routinely included as part of a diagnostic work-up for colorectal cancer? A. Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) B. Bone marrow biopsy C. Barium enema D. Colonoscopy - ANSWERB. Bone marrow biopsy You are a registered nurse working in an outpatient infusion center and have begun administration of paclitaxel on a newly-diagnosed breast cancer patient. The patient mentions that she is feeling flushed and shows you a small hive on her left cheek. Your next course o...

A patient demonstrates an adequate understanding of the teaching provided regarding chemotherapy and myelosuppression by stating: "Myelosuppression is: a potential side effect of many cancer treatments." unintentional prior to a bone marrow transplant." when laboratory values show an elevation in the white blood cell count." the overreaction of the body's immune system to a medication." - Answer a potential side effect of many cancer treatments." Answer: Chemotherapy will de...

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 pros...

Pegfilgrastim - Neulasta - ANSWER1 dose each cycle > 24 hours after chemo Potential cardiovascular toxicities in a client receiving tx for cancer - ANSWER1- alteration in the electrical conduction within the heart. 2. cardiomyopathy as the most common chronic cardiac toxicity Asymptomatic bradycardia is likely to related to which of the following chemo agents - ANSWERPaclitaxel (Paxen, Taxol) Factors that are associated with increased risk of cardiotoxicity from chemo include - ANS...

Pleural Effusion - Answer fluid in pleural space pneumothorax - Answer air in the pleural space Which chemo has a high risk for pulmonary toxicity? - Answer bleomycin (Blenoxane) For which pulmonary toxicity does bleomycin have a high risk? - Answer Pneumonitis Hypocapnia - Answer reduced carbon dioxide in the blood Signs and Symptoms of pleural effusion - Answer tachypnea (fast breathing) decreased breath sounds dullness to percussion Define Lymphedema - Answer obstruction o...

alkylating agents - ANSWERCisplatin, Carboplatin, Oxaliplatin, ifosfamide, cyclophosfamide Antimetabolites - ANSWERDrugs such as cytarabine, methotrexate, florouracil (5fu) Antitumor antibiotics - ANSWERdrugs such as Daunorubicin, Doxorubicin, Idarubicin, bleomycin (most are vesicants) Plant Alkaloids - ANSWERCan cause peripheral and sensory neuropathies, general myleosuppression, can cause hypersensitivity Alkaloids - ANSWERinclude drugs like vincristine and paclitaxel, docetaxel

alkylating agents - ANSWERCisplatin, Carboplatin, Oxaliplatin, ifosfamide, cyclophosfamide Antimetabolites - ANSWERDrugs such as cytarabine, methotrexate, florouracil (5fu) Antitumor antibiotics - ANSWERdrugs such as Daunorubicin, Doxorubicin, Idarubicin, bleomycin (most are vesicants) Oxaliplatin - ANSWERCold dysesthesia is common, can cause neuropathy, Ifosfamide - ANSWERmust be given with mesna. Can cause hemorrhagic cystitis and CNS toxicities 5FU - ANSWERCan cause stomatitis, s...

endometrial cancer - Answer A nulliparous 60-year-old obese female with diabetes is experiencing postmenopausal bleeding. The patient is at greatest risk for developing which type of cancer? The nurse may choose to use the PLISSIT (permission, limited information, specific suggestion, and intensive therapy) model when speaking to a patient who expresses concerns about sexuality and intimacy. - Answer Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention when discussing concerns about in...

Biosimilar medication - ANSWERyields the same clinical efficacy, however has minor structural and chemical differences compared to the original reference medication. cell-mediated immunity - ANSWERpromotes the intracellular destruction of microbes. What laboratory value should the nurse check prior to administering a dose of zoledronic acid to a patient with hypercalcemia of malignancy? - ANSWERCreatinine Symptoms of increased intracranial pressure - ANSWERheadaches, nausea and vomiting...