Lesson 6 Flashcards
Indicated for patients suffering with cancer
Antineoplastic agents
Also known as anticancer agents
Antineoplastic agents
A group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth to invade or spread to other parts of the body
Cancer
It is the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body
Metastasis
2 Types of Tumor
Benign
Malignant
A type of tumor which has normal cells and don’t have the ability to spread
Benign
A type of tumour that has abnormal cells and can do metastasis
Malignant
A type of tumor which is cancerous
Malignant
Types of Cancer
Carcinoma
Sarcoma
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Myeloma
Melanoma
Cancer that starts in the skin or tissues that line other organs
Carcinoma
Most commonly diagnosed cancer
Carcinoma
Cancer of connective tissues such as bones, muscles, cartilage, blood vessels
Sarcoma
Cancer of connective tissues such as bones, muscles, cartilage, and blood vessels
Sarcoma
Cancer of the bone marrow
Leukemia
Cancer of the blood cell
Leukemka
Production of abnormal lymphocytes
Lymphoma
2 Cancers of the Immune System
Lymphoma
Myeloma
2 types of lymphocytes
T cells
B cells
Production of abnormal plasma cells
Myeloma
Cancers that arise in the cells that make the pigment of skin
Melanoma
Responsible for production of melanin
Melanocytes
Possible causes of cancer
Viral infection
Stress
Lifestyle factor
Environmental factor
Some foods can be high in _______, which is cancerous
Carcinogens
Involves the administration of cytotoxic medications and chemicals to promote death of tumor cells
Chemotherapy
Route of administration for chemotherapy
5Is, T,O
IV
Intrathecal
Intra-arterial
Intracavity
Intravesical
Administration of medication into the spinal canal or subarachnoid space
Intrathecal
Classification of chemotherapeutic agents
Alkylating agents
Anti-metabolites
Cytotoxic materials
Hormones and hormones antagonists
Plant alkaloids
Act by interfering with RNA synthesis
Hormones and hormone antagonist
Non-phase specific and act by interfering with DNA replication
Alkylating agents
Disrupt or inhibit DNA or RNA synthesis
Cytotoxic materials
Interferes with metabolites
Anti-metabolites
Major complication of IV chemotherapy
Extravasation
Side effects of chemotherapy
Bone marrow suppression
GI effects
Stomatitis and mucositis
Alopecia
2 bone marrow suppression
Leukopenia
Thrombocytopenia
The pain relivers
Anti-inflmmatory agents
NSAIDS means
Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs
These drugs are for reduction for pain and elimination of fever
NSAIDS
Commonly known as OTC
NSAIDS
Give samples of NSAIDS
Aspirins
Ibuprofen
Mefenamic acid
Celecoxib
Acetaminophen
Paracetamol
It is known as immunosuppression
Leukopenia
What cells in leukopenia?
WBC
What cells in thrombocytopenia?
Platelets
What do you call the medicines that threat nausea and vomiting
Antiemetics
Example of gi effects
Anorexia
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
What type of mouthwash should you use
Chlorhexidine mouthwash
Known as mouth sores / singaw
Stomatitis
Another term for dry mouth
Xerostomia
Cancerous cells lose cellular differentiation and organization and are unable to function normally
Anaplasia
