Chemo Side Effects Flashcards
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Q
what is the cause of neutropenia
A
overgrowth of normal flora
1
Q
what side effect is the #1 cause of death in cancer
A
neutropenia
2
Q
what should the nurse assess for the pt with neutropenia
A
mouth
lungs
IV site
temperature
3
Q
what s/s is an emergency with neutropenia
A
fever
4
Q
what is included in neutropenic precautions
A
hand washing
avoid crowds
no flowers/fresh fruit
5
Q
what are 2 effects of hypercoagulability
A
hemorrhage
DVT
6
Q
what happens during a tumor erosion
A
blood “blows out” of a vessel
7
Q
how long after extravasation do symptoms show up
A
5 days
8
Q
what is a deadly complication in oncology
A
sepsis
9
Q
how soon after entering the hospital should antibiotics be administered
A
1 hour
