Traditional Chemotherapy Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of cells do plant alkaloids affect?
A
Both good and bad cells
2
Q
What do cell cycle specific drugs do?
A
Each drug acts during a different phase of cell growth, interferes with synthesis and makes it impossible for cancer cells to divide
3
Q
Cell cycle nonspecific drugs side effects
A
Hair loss, NVD, bone marrow suppression, extravasation (leak into tissue), pancytopenia, multiple system problems
4
Q
How should pt take chemo drugs?
A
Empty stomach with water, take at the same time everyday
5
Q
Pt education for 48 hrs after last dose of chemo drugs
A
- Male needs to sit and urinate
- Flush toilet twice with lid down
- Try to avoid public bathroom during the 48 hrs
