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Define neoadjuvant therapy → Treatment is given prior to surgery to shrink the tumor Define adjuvant therapy → Additional cancer treatment given after the primary treatment to lower the risk that the cancer reoccur 3 subcategories of alkylating agents: → 1. Nitrogen mustards 2. Platin...

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ONS Chemotherapy
Immunotherapy Certificate
Questions and Answers (100% Pass)
Define neoadjuvant therapy


→ Treatment is given prior to surgery to shrink the tumor




Define adjuvant therapy


→ Additional cancer treatment given after the primary treatment

to lower the risk that the cancer reoccur




3 subcategories of alkylating agents:


→ 1. Nitrogen mustards


2. Platinum-based agents (do not possess an alkyl group but still termed

alkylating agents as they work similarly)


3. Nitrosoureas




Common alkylating agents:


→ Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)


Ifosfamide (Ifex)


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Bendamustine (Treanda)




Common platinum-based agents:


→ Cisplatin (Platinol)


Carboplatin (Paraplatin)




What is unique about nitrosoureas agents?


→ Able to cross the blood-brain barrier; can be effective in

treating some brain tumors




Common nitrosoureas agents:


→ Carmustine (BiCNU)


Lomustine (CeeNu)


Streptozocin (Zanosar)




Hypersensitivity can occur with late doses of:


→ Carboplatin




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These agents are typically categorized as highly emetogenic:


→ 1. Alkylating agents


2. Nitrosoureas




Pre-administration labs for alkylating agents and nitrosoureas:


→ BUN


Creatinine


CBC w/ diff




What is the medication Mesna used for?


→ Bladder protectant with administration of cyclophosphamide

or ifosfamide




Instruct pts receiving ________ to avoid exposure to cold air and consuming

cold fluids for 3-4 days following treatment


→ Oxaliplatin




How do antimetabolites function?




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→ By blocking DNA and RNA growth by interfering with enzymes

needed for normal cell metabolism




Antimetabolites work in the ___ phase.


→ S




Common side effects of antimetabolites:


→ Myelosuppression


GI toxicities


Photosensitivity


Hand-foot syndrome




Common antimetabolite drugs:


→ Azacitidine


Capecitabine


5-FU


Cytarabine


Decitabine



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