Principles of chemotherapy Flashcards
1
Q
Treatment
A
cytotoxic drugs: curative OR prolong life OR palliate symptoms
Neoadjuvant:
- Shrinks primary tumour before treatment
Adjuvant
- Given after treatment
- Eradicate micro metastases
- Improve cure rate
2
Q
Safe system
A
- Treatment plan
- Injectable: only dispense if prepared for admin
- Oral: dispense w clear directions
3
Q
Safety information
A
Risk of incorrect dosing of oral cytotoxic drugs
- Non-specialist who prescribe or administer: access to written protocols or treatment plan
- Dispensing: confirm dose + do not repeat prescription, patient must have written info, pharmacist + dispensing staff must have access to hospital cancer pharmacist
