Leucovorin - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ONS CHEMO/BIO Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024 Aklylating Agents - ANSWER--Cyclophosphamide -Cisplatin -Carboplatin -Oxaliplatin Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) - ANSWER-Alkylating agent (cytotoxic antineoplastic) Kills rapidly growing cells by interrupting DNA/RNA synthesis Can cause bone marrow suppression, *N/V, *acute hemorrhagic cystitis*, alopecia *Aggressive hydration pre and post infusion* Cisplatin - ANSWER-Vesicant Severe n/v Renal failure (hydration and electrolyte rep...

Methotrexate CORRECT ANSWER Uses: Lymphocytic leukemia, lymphomas, sarcomas - Practice: High dose MTX (over 200 mg/m2) causes bone marrow toxicity, use leucovorin "rescue" 12-24 hours after MTX infusion; potential for renal toxicity, push fluids; may cause photosensitivity - Side Effects: Leukopenia or Thrombocytopenia, Stomatitis (with increase doses), nephrotoxicity Cytarabine (Cytosar-U) CORRECT ANSWER Uses: Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma; leukemia (acute, non-lymphocytic/ac...

70yo M dies in a motor vehicle collision. Was undergoing evaluation for occult blood in the stool. Photo of transverse colon shown. Dx? Tubular adenoma or villous polyp. GI blood loss suggests a risk for malignancy 38yo M truck driver with 1-week hx of watery, itchy eyes and a runny nose. Physical shows inflamed nasal mucosa. No congestion in lower lung. Pharmacotherapy? Loratadine--> less sedating antihistamine 16yo girl with 3-day hx of fever, nonproductive cough, and fatigue. T 38....

Long case of Afro-Caribbean patient. He had severe ankle swelling. Which of the following drug cause this condition a. Nifedipine b. Losartan c. Metoprolol d. spiranolacon - Answer- Nifedipine Lexicomp: Cardiovascular: Flushing (IR: 25%; ER: <3%), peripheral edema (4% to 30%). google: Some swelling of the feet and ankles occurs in almost half the people who take calcium channel blockers which condition nasal spray of steroid is contraindicated a. deviated septum b. post nasal...

NBME CBSE REAL EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST (usmle step 1)MEDICAL EXAMINATION 70yo M dies in a motor vehicle collision. Was undergoing evaluation for occult blood in the stool. Photo of transverse colon shown. Dx? Tubular adenoma or villous polyp. GI blood loss suggests a risk for malignancy 38yo M truck driver with 1-week hx of watery, itchy eyes and a runny nose. Physical shows inflamed nasal mucosa. No congestion in lower lung. Pharmacotherapy? Loratadine--> less sedat...

Chemo Certification Practice Test 2024/2025 100% Solved | graded A Totect - Anecdote for Doxorubicin Warm Compress - Plant alkaloids and etoposide Bleomycin - bad for the lungs Leucovorin - potentiates the effects of 5-FU and decreases the effect of MTX Calvert Formula Components - Area under the curve (AUC) Carboplatin Creatinine Clearance Aromatase Inhibitors - used for postmenopausal women- osteoporosis Vesicant Administration - Prior to non-vesicant drugs Through a central line or...

Chemo Certification Practice Test 2024/2025 Questions and Answers 100% Solved Totect - Anecdote for Doxorubicin Warm Compress - Plant alkaloids and etoposide Bleomycin - bad for the lungs Leucovorin - potentiates the effects of 5-FU and decreases the effect of MTX Calvert Formula Components - Area under the curve (AUC) Carboplatin Creatinine Clearance Aromatase Inhibitors - used for postmenopausal women- osteoporosis Vesicant Administration - Prior to non-vesicant drugs Th...

Chemo Certification Study Questions 2024/2025 100% Solved | Top graded A+ Totect - Anecdote for Doxorubicin Warm Compress - Plant alkaloids and etoposide Bleomycin - bad for the lungs Leucovorin - potentiates the effects of 5-FU and decreases the effect of MTX Calvert Formula Components - Area under the curve (AUC) Carboplatin Creatinine Clearance Aromatase Inhibitors - used for postmenopausal women- osteoporosis Vesicant Administration - Prior to non-vesicant drugs Through a central ...

NUR 410 PREPU Peds Exam Questions With Answers-The parents of an 11-year-old boy who is dying from cancer are concerned that he is not eating. Which intervention would serve both the parents' and child's needs? - Serving small meals of things the child likes A child is receiving methotrexate as part of his chemotherapy protocol. The nurse would anticipate administering which agent to counteract the toxic effects of methotrexate? - Leucovorin A 15-year-old boy has been diagnosed with an...

Chemo Certification Study Questions 2024/2025 Questions and Answers 100% Solved Totect - Anecdote for Doxorubicin Warm Compress - Plant alkaloids and etoposide Bleomycin - bad for the lungs Leucovorin - potentiates the effects of 5-FU and decreases the effect of MTX Calvert Formula Components - Area under the curve (AUC) Carboplatin Creatinine Clearance Aromatase Inhibitors - used for postmenopausal women- osteoporosis Vesicant Administration - Prior to non-vesicant drugs ...