Antimetabolites - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Alkylating agents - Cyclophosphamide Ifosfamide Cardiac Toxicity Echo/Muga scans Amifostine - used in head and neck cancer to protect mucous membranes Androgens - Testosterone Acne, hypercalcemia, liver dysfunction Anti-androgens - Masculine effects in women, feminine effects in men (gynocomastia), liver dysfunction, hot flashes Anti-neoplastic drugs - Promote cell death by interfering with cellular functions to replicate. Need current height and weight for accurate dosing. Antimetabo...

Dunphy Chapter 7 Skin Problems Questions with 100% Correct Answers Latest 2024 Version What is the most common cause of hair loss? - Androgenetic Alopecia or male pattern baldness. What causes alopecia areata? - The cause of alopecia areata is unknown, although an immunological mechanism may be involved. Gray hair is spared Under close exam of the scalp, short stubby hairs may be noted. May be associated with: Hashimoto's thyroiditis Addison's disease Pernicious anemia What are the ...

ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate Exam Questions With Verified Answers 3 major phases of cell division: - answerInterphase Mitotic phase Cytokinesis 3 steps of interphase: - answerFirst growth phase (G1) Synthesis phase (S phase) Second growth phase (G2) 4 phases of mitosis: - answerProphase Metaphase Anaphase Telophase Innate immunity: - answerNon-specific response, either: 1. Barrier (skin, mucous membranes, flora of skin/gut) 2. Cellular components (phagocytes, natural...

NUR 3128 - Module 6 Exam 2 with Complete Solutions Cell cycle-nonspecific drugs (CCNS) Correct answer •act during any phase of the cell cycle, including the G0 phase •Alkylating agents •Antitumor antibiotics Cell cycle-specific drugs (CCS) Correct answer •exert influence during a specific phase •most effective against rapidly growing cancer cells •Antimetabolites •Alkylating agents Vinca alkaloids

Isoniazid (INH) - 1st line anti TB drug Rifampin (rif) - 1st line anti TB drug ethambutol - 1st line anti TB drug genomyosin - aminoglycosides -- anti fungal topamisin - aminoglycosides -- antibacteriall amphotericin B - polyenes-- Antifungal nystatin - polyenes-- Antifungal Fluconazole (Diflucan) - Azole antifungal Voriconazole (Vfend) - Azole antifungal Ketoconazole (Nizoral) - Azole antifungal Flucytosine (ancobon) - antimetabolites anti fungal Atovaquone/Proguanil (Malarone) - ant...

ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate Questions and Answers 100% Pass 3 major phases of cell division: - Correct Answer ️️ -Interphase Mitotic phase Cytokinesis 3 steps of interphase: - Correct Answer ️️ -First growth phase (G1) Synthesis phase (S phase) Second growth phase (G2) 4 phases of mitosis: - Correct Answer ️️ -Prophase Metaphase Anaphase Telophase Innate immunity: - Correct Answer ️️ -Non-specific response, either: 1. Barrier (skin, mucous membranes, f...

ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate Exam Questions With Verified Answers Define neoadjuvant therapy - answerTreatment is given prior to surgery to shrink the tumor Define adjuvant therapy - answerAdditional cancer treatment given after the primary treatment to lower the risk that the cancer reoccur 3 subcategories of alkylating agents: - answer1. Nitrogen mustards 2. Platinum-based agents (do not possess an alkyl group but still termed alkylating agents as they work similarly) 3....

3 major phases of cell division: Interphase Mitotic phase Cytokinesis 3 steps of interphase: First growth phase (G1) Synthesis phase (S phase) Second growth phase (G2) 4 phases of mitosis: Prophase Metaphase Anaphase Telophase Innate immunity: Non-specific response, either: 1. Barrier (skin, mucous membranes, flora of skin/gut) 2. Cellular components (phagocytes, natural killer cells, granulocytes, macrophages) Adaptive immunity: Follows innate immunity ...

CPHON Chemotherapy and BiotherapyCell cycle Specific Agents - correct answer Plant Alkaloids and Antimetabolites Plant Alkaloids - correct answer Etoposide (VP 16) Tenoposide (VM 26) Paclitaxel Docetaxel Topotecan Irinotecan Vincristine Vinblastine Vinorelbeline Antimetabolites - correct answer Mercaptopurine Thioguanine 5 Fluorouriacil Gemcitabine Fludarabine Cladribine Nelarabine Clofarabine Cytarabine Hydroxyurea Methotrexate Alkylating Agents - correct answer Mechl...

A client is receiving chemotherapy to treat breast cancer. Which assessment finding indicates a chemotherapy-induced complication? Urine output of 400 ml in 8 hours Serum potassium level of 2.6 mEq/L Blood pressure of 120/64 to 130/72 mm HgSodium level of 142 mEq/L, - Answer- Serum potassium level of 2.6 mEq/L A client receiving external radiation to the left thorax to treat lung cancer has a nursing diagnosis of Risk for impaired skin integrity. Which intervention should be part of this...