ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Lesson 9: Plant Alkaloids Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass

ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Lesson 9: Plant Alkaloids Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Common plant alkaloids - Correct Answer ️️ -Etoposide Docetaxel Paclitaxel Vinblastine Vinorelbine Vinca Alkaloids - Correct Answer ️️ --e.g. Vincristine, Vinblastine, Vinorelbine -IV ONLY: NEVER intrathecal (DEATH!!) -If administered in a syringe, it must be clearly labeled with IV ONLY label -many guidelines urge diluting vincristine into mini IV drip bag and never use syringe to administer to prevent error Taxanes - Correct Answer ️️ -e.g. paclitaxel, cabazitaxel, docetaxel -IV -significant risk of HSR Paclitaxel - Correct Answer ️️ --requires solvent cremophor EL and ethanol vehicle for IV admin -must be stored in glass or polypropylene bottle b/c potential for cremophor to leach the plasticizer from PVC infusion bag -Infuse through polyethylene-lined admin sets through in-line filter w/ a microporous membrane -pretreat with corticosteroids and antihistamines to lower fatal reactions