Immunity & Cancer Spark Notes Flashcards
1
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NNRTI Antiviral Agents teachings
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- Flu like symptoms are very common
- Interacts with St. Johns Wort
2
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Filgrastim and Lab testing
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- Monitor CBC testing, since it can cause an increased white blood cell count
3
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Cyclosporine AE
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- May cause reversible hirsutism and gingival hyperplasia
4
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Aldesleukin nursing assessment
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5
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Monoclenal antibodies and infusion related reactions
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- FEVER
6
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Anakinra and Vaccinations
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- Do not give with live vaccines when taken with that
- Flu is fine
7
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Antineoplastic chemo and indicators of bone marrow suppression
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- Decreased RBC, WBC, and platelets
- Nausea, alopecia, tremors evident for bone marrow suppression
8
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Methotrexate teaching
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- use some sort of birth control or barrier contraceptives (oral is not effective)
- Folic acid decreased the action of methotrexate, take folic acid wayyyy after methotrexate
9
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Doxorubicin AE
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- RED URINE
- Bone marrow suppression
- GI Effects
- Mucos membrane deterioration
10
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Tamoxifen side effect teachings
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- Can cause anticipated menopausal type symptoms, so educate on that it is okay for that to happen
11
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Vincristine and med interactions
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- Cyp3A4 inducers (rifampin, phenytoin, st. johns wort) can give symptoms of toxicity (peripheral neuropathy, constipation)
12
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Raltegravir nursing assessments
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13
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Chlorambucil AE
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14
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Antiretroviral agents teachings
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- Always monitor for Steven-Johnson syndrome (watch for skin reactions or rashes and stop the medication immediate if you see it)
15
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Locally acting antiviral mechanism of action
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16
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Acyclovir and Lab study teachings
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- Get baseline hepatic and renal functions studies before beginning
17
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Oseltamivir and safe med administration
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- Must get baseline renal and hepatic function first (all -vir endings)
18
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Adefovir nursing assessment
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- Flu signs and symptoms are very common
19
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Immune modulators teaching
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- Can cause fetal harm
- Can mess with oral contraceptives so use a barrier form
20
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Priority interventions for immune suppressants
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- PROTECT THEM FROM INFECTION!!
