Misc Meds Flashcards
Interleukins and interferons are what type of cancer drugs
Cytokines (immune response modulators/ biological response modifiers
Anyhracyclines
Cancer drugs, vesicants,,,,
–Rubicins
Interleukins-mech of action,,, nursing actions
Coordinate inflammatory and immune responses (ESP. Lymphocytes),,, flu symptoms and edema monitoring
Interferons-nursing interventions
Altered mental stats and lethargy
Cytokines monitoring
Peripheral neuropathy-affecting vision, hearing, balance, gait
Orthostatic hypotension
Teach about flu like symptoms, peripheral neuropathy, skin rashes are common, use perfume-Free moisturizer, avoid sun
How do cytokines work
Enhance immune system to recognize cancer cells
Bone resorption medication examples
Dronins
alendronate. risedronate
Antihistamines examples
Loratidine, meclizine, diphenhydramine, diphyenhydrinate, foxofenadine, promethazine.
Antihistamines important to know info
Foxofenadine should be taken on empty stomach and not with juice or antacids (dec absorption)
What 7 drugs interact with grapefruit and grapefruit juice?
Carbamazepine. Nifedipine
Statins. Cyclosporines
Buspirone. Amiodarone
Foxofenadine.
What is dexamethasone and what can it be used for?
Glucocorticoid. Used as an antiemetic, anti inflammatory medication, arthritis, GI disorders, thyroid disorders, chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting
Antiemetics
Dexemthasone, promethazine, odanestron, metoclopramide, dimenydrinate, lorazepam
Vin-ines (antimototics). Adverse effects. Need to know
Peripheral weakness/paresthesia, extravasation, alopecia. NSAIDs/anticoagulants inc bleeding risk
Axels (taxanes). Adverse effects.
Need to know
Bone marrow suppression, bradycardia, heart block, MI, alopecia
Methotrexate (folic acid analog).
Adverse effects. Need to know
Bone marrow suppression, bleeding, GI, reproductive toxicity, renal damage. Not for pregnant women!!! NSAIDs, ASA, sulfonamides, penicillin, tetracycline cause methotrexate toxicity
