Infiltration
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leaving of IV meds into the surrounding tissue
Ipilumumab
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-melanoma
-checkpoint inhibitor CTLA-4
-IV only
-derm, liver, GI toxicities
,Who can administer chemotherapy?
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Registered Nurses with specialized education, prep and training. See
specific state laws and statutes
Myelosuppression
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bone marrow activity is decreased, causing less RBC, WBC and Platelets.
What do chemo drugs do to target S phase?
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Prevent cell from making DNA and/or RNA (replicating)
(ex: antifolates (methotrexate), antipyrimidines (5-fu), antipurines
(hydroxyurea))
Hydroxyurea
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-antimetabolite/miscellaneous
-treats: leukemia, melanoma, inoperable ovarian, with radiation for
head/neck, prophylaxis of sickle-cell
, -ORAL ONLY
-consider risks with gout
Targeted therapy
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-identify/attack specific cancer cells, less harm to normal
-block action or deliver toxic substances to cancer cell
-fewer side effects to other treatments
What is the dose verification process?
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-confirm plan with patient
-two practitioners verify: drug name, dose, volume, rate, route, expiration
date, appearance
-document verification in chart
Consolidation phase (intensification/postremission therapy)
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after successful induction, kills cancer cells left in body (ex radiation, stem
cell transplant)
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leaving of IV meds into the surrounding tissue
Ipilumumab
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-melanoma
-checkpoint inhibitor CTLA-4
-IV only
-derm, liver, GI toxicities
,Who can administer chemotherapy?
Give this one a try later!
Registered Nurses with specialized education, prep and training. See
specific state laws and statutes
Myelosuppression
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bone marrow activity is decreased, causing less RBC, WBC and Platelets.
What do chemo drugs do to target S phase?
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Prevent cell from making DNA and/or RNA (replicating)
(ex: antifolates (methotrexate), antipyrimidines (5-fu), antipurines
(hydroxyurea))
Hydroxyurea
Give this one a try later!
-antimetabolite/miscellaneous
-treats: leukemia, melanoma, inoperable ovarian, with radiation for
head/neck, prophylaxis of sickle-cell
, -ORAL ONLY
-consider risks with gout
Targeted therapy
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-identify/attack specific cancer cells, less harm to normal
-block action or deliver toxic substances to cancer cell
-fewer side effects to other treatments
What is the dose verification process?
Give this one a try later!
-confirm plan with patient
-two practitioners verify: drug name, dose, volume, rate, route, expiration
date, appearance
-document verification in chart
Consolidation phase (intensification/postremission therapy)
Give this one a try later!
after successful induction, kills cancer cells left in body (ex radiation, stem
cell transplant)
