part 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What are some side effects of interleukin-2 biological therapy?
A
tachycardia
ortho hypo
due to capillary leak syndrome resulting in pulmonary edema
2
Q
What are the side effects of interferon’s biological therapy?
A
flu-like symptoms
3
Q
What are the labs I should be aware of for cancer pt’s?
A
- ANC: <1000
- Platelets: <50,000
- hemoglobin: <8
- WBC: <4000
4
Q
- binds to estrogen receptors
- low complications
- DVT possibility
- postmenopausal only
A
Raloxifene (Evista)
5
Q
Which two BC meds are for postmenopausal only?
A
Anastrozole (arimidex)
Raloxifene (Evista)
6
Q
- blocks estrogen binding in breast tissue
- risk of endometrial cancer, stroke, DVT/PE
- significant SE’s: decreased visual acuity
- ok for pre or post menopausal
- take for 5 years after initial BC treatment
A
Tamoxifen (Nolvadex)
7
Q
- prevents body from converting androstenedione to estrogen
- postmenopausal only
- careful with pre-existing ischemic heart disease
A
anastrozole (amimidex)
