Oncology

Question 1

what is Vinblastine

Answer 1

an antineoplastic used in treatment of lymphomas, testicular cancer, advanced breast cancer, and other tumors.
Given IV only.
Causes bone marrow depression

Question 2

what are side effects of Vinblastine

Answer 2

may cause bronchospasm, bleeding, N/V, anemia, gout, and infection.
monitor kidney and liver function
May have increased fall risk

Question 3

a diet high in _____ is a risk factor for development of colon cancer

Answer 3

FATS. (regardless is saturated or polyunsaturated).

PTs should limit fat intake to 30% or less of daily intake.

Question 4

Ondansetron HCl is what kind of drug?

Answer 4

a potent antiemetic. Goal is to prevent nausea–often used in chemo PTs (administer 30 min prior to receiving chemotherapy)

Question 5

What is a Whipple procedure

Answer 5

removal of head of pancreas, distal portion of common bile duct, the duodenum, and part of the stomach. Performed for treatment of pancreas cancer.

Question 6

what are foods that are found to be connected to colon cancer

Answer 6

fried red meats, animal fats, broiled meats and fish, concentrated sweats
FATS

Question 7

what is the single most significant risk factor to developing cancer?

Answer 7

advancing age.

50% of all cancers occur in ppl aged 65 and older