Mucositis

Question 1

List the risk factors for mucositis. (3)

Answer 1

pre-existing oral lesions; poor dental hygeine; combined chemotherapy and radiation treatment

Question 2

What options are there for mucositis pain management? (4)

Answer 2

topical anesthetics; oral cryotherapy; sucralfate; opioids

Question 3

What is included in the topical anesthetic used for mucositits? (3)

Answer 3

lidocaine; diphenhydramine; antacids

Question 4

Oral cryotherapy prior to chemotherapy treatment is used to decrease risk of mucositis associated with what drug?

Answer 4

5-FU (administer 30 minutes prior to 5-FU therapy)

Question 5

When should you use opioids for mucositis?

Answer 5

moderate/severe mucositis

Question 6

In what patient population should the morphine 2% mouth rinse be used?

Answer 6

patients receiving chemotherapy and radiation for head/neck cancers