Chemotherapy Flashcards
1
Q
What are risk factors for development of N+V in chemotherapy?
A
anxiety
age less than 50 years old
concurrent use of opioids
the type of chemotherapy used
2
Q
How should chemotherapy-associated N+V be managed?
A
low-risk = metoclopramide high-risk = 5HT3 receptor antagonist eg. ondansetron
3
Q
Which systems does chemo target?
A
GI
Hair matric
Bone marrow
4
Q
What is an important SE of ondansetron?
A
QT prolongation
5
Q
Chemotherapy doses are calculated according to…
A
patient SA
