NUR 2407 Pharm Study Guide Exam 2

Week 4 – Chapter 37-39, 32-33 Chapter 37: Antineoplastic Agents  Cancer • Cancer (malignant, neoplastic) cells are characterized by unregulated growth, lack of differentiation and spread (m etastasis) to other places in the body.  Anticancer Therapy: • Chemotherapy is the use of chemicals to kill cancer cells by inhibiting or preventing cell reproduction. Classes of Chemotherapy Drugs: - Alkylating Agents - Antimetabolites - Antitumor Agents - Mitotic Inhibitors - Hormonal Agents ...

NUR 2407 Pharm Study Guide Exam 2