Carmustine bcnu Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

BMTCN MedicationATG - correct answer Immune Suppressant. not recommended for reduced intensity regimens s/s pulm edema, hepatic dysfunction. Skin rash,joint pains(serum Sickness-TREATED WITH STEROIDS) Used before Allo for immunosuppression and later to treat GVHD. BCNU(carmustine) - correct answer nephro toxic pulm toxic-cough, dyspnea, Busulfan - correct answer neurotoxic SEIZURE-use levetiracetam hepatitis, VOD, rash, hairloss may be permanent pulmonary fibrosis premenopausal...

CPHON Exam 145 Questions with Verified Answers What medications can relieve dyspnea in terminal patients? - CORRECT ANSWER Opioid drugs (oral and inhaled) Scopalamine reduces secretions. What is the purpose of a phase IV trial? - CORRECT ANSWER To further investigate the long term safety and efficacy of a treatment. *Goal is to decrease long term side effects while providing acceptable cure rates. What does the Candlelighters organization do? - CORRECT ANSWER Provide cancer surviv...

TRANSPLANT PREP REGIMENS Treatment leading up to transplant Acronyms: Ara-C BCNU BU Cy DLT SCT TBI Cytarabine Carmustine Busulfan Cyclophosphamide Dose limiting toxicity DStem cell transplant Total body irradiation Induction chemotherapy The first treatment given for a disease. It is often part of a standard set of treatments, such as surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiation. When used by itself, induction therapy is the one accepted as the best treatment. If ...

CPHON Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Exam 62 Questions with Verified Answers Cell 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...

CPHON Care of the Pediatric Hem/Onc Exam 106 Questions with Verified Answers Professional Performance - CORRECT ANSWER Responsible for ongoing education and professional growth Cancer care constantly changing, need to stay up to date on new protocols, chemo agents, symptom management, and safety issues Join professional organizations for career growth Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice - CORRECT ANSWER Assessment, Diagnosis, Outcomes, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, Quali...

CPHON Exam 145 Questions with Verified Answers What medications can relieve dyspnea in terminal patients? - CORRECT ANSWER Opioid drugs (oral and inhaled) Scopalamine reduces secretions. What is the purpose of a phase IV trial? - CORRECT ANSWER To further investigate the long term safety and efficacy of a treatment. *Goal is to decrease long term side effects while providing acceptable cure rates. What does the Candlelighters organization do? - CORRECT ANSWER Provide cancer surviv...

Pmcol 344 Midterm 2 Exam Questions With Correct Answers Mechlorethamine - answerNitrogen mustard alkylating agent: S-phase specific, bind covalently to DNA, mutagenic (given in single high dose) -Hodgkin's lymphoma -Dose-limiting: myelosuppression Chlorambucil - answerNitrogen mustard alkylating agent: S-phase specific, bind covalently to DNA, mutagenic (given in single high dose) -Chronic lymphocytic leukemia -Dose-limiting: myelosuppression Malphalan - answerNitrogen mustard alkylat...

CPHON Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Exam 62 Questions with Verified Answers Cell 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...

CPHON Exam 93 Questions with Verified Answers G1 - CORRECT ANSWER The first gap, or growth phase, of the cell cycle, consisting of the portion of interphase before DNA synthesis begins. Cell grows larger and produces ribosome and proteins. S - CORRECT ANSWER All 46 chromosomes are replicated in the cells nucleus G2 - CORRECT ANSWER The second gap, or growth phase, of the cell cycle, consisting of the portion of interphase after DNA synthesis occurs. DNA is condensed into rod form . (...

CPHON Care of the Pediatric Hem/Onc Exam 106 Questions with Verified Answers Professional Performance - CORRECT ANSWER Responsible for ongoing education and professional growth Cancer care constantly changing, need to stay up to date on new protocols, chemo agents, symptom management, and safety issues Join professional organizations for career growth Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice - CORRECT ANSWER Assessment, Diagnosis, Outcomes, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, Quali...