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Chemo Drug Specifics Flashcards

0
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what is a common side effect of cyclophosphamide

A

hemorrhagic cystitis

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1
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what type of drug is Cyclophosphamide

A

alkylating agent

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2
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what is cyclophosphamide used to treat

A

leukemia, lymphoma

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3
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what is the cytoprotective drug for cyclophosphamide

A

Mesna

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4
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what is the best way to prevent hematuria caused by cyclophosphamide

A

drink 2-3 L of fluid/day

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5
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what type of drug is 5FU

A

antimetabolite

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6
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what are common side effects of 5FU

A

GI side effects

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7
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what should you premedicate with before administration of 5FU

A

anti-emetic

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8
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what phase of the cell cycle does 5FU act in

A

S phase

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9
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which type of drug is adriamycin

A

antitumor antibiotic

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10
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what is a serious problem with adriamycin

A

cardiotoxicity

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11
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what is the cytoprotective drug of adriamycin

A

Zinecard

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12
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what is the max lifetime does of adriamycin

A

550

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13
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what cancer does adriamycin treat

A

leukemias

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14
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which type of drug is Bleomycin

A

antitumor antibiotic

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15
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which system has side effects from Bleomycin

A

pulmonary

16
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what could it mean if the pt coughs while receiving Bleomycin and what should you do

A

anaphylaxis - STOP

17
Q

what types of cancer is Bleomycin used to treat

A

skin
lymphoma
testicular

18
Q

what is a serious problem r/t Bleomycin

A

pulmonary fibrosis

19
Q

what type of drug is Vincristine

A

mitotic inhibitor

20
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what does Vincristine treat

A

leukemia
lymphoma
sarcoma

21
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what is a major side effect of Vincristine

A

peripheral neuropathy

22
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which type of drug is Methotrexate

A

antimetabolite

23
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what is the cytoprotective drug for Methotrexate

A

Leukovorin

24
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what is a common side effect of Methotrexate

A

stomatitis

25
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what type of drug is Platinol

A

alkylating agent

26
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what are 2 major side effects of Platinol

A

renal damage

deafness

27
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how would you prevent renal damage prior to Platinol administration

A

hydrate

28
Q

what are some side effects of corticosteroids

A

infection
edema
changes in glucose
bleeding

29
Q

what is Tamoxifen used to treat

A

breast cancer

30
Q

what are common side effects of Tamoxifen

A

hot flashes
fatigue
vaginal dryness

31
Q

what is Arimidex used to treat

A

breast cancer

32
Q

what is Lupron used to treat

A

prostate cancer

33
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what are common side effects of Lupron

A

gynecomastia

decreased libido

34
Q

which type of cancer does Tamoxifen increase your risk of developing

A

uterine cancer

35
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what is Leukovorin & what does it to

A

folic acid

cytoprotective of methotrexate

36
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f

A

f

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