Nursing 22 Oncology - (Chemotherapy) Exam 1 with correct answers

Nursing 22 Oncology - (Chemotherapy)
Exam 1 with correct answers

Chemotherapy - correct answer ✔This type of cancer treatment is trained to
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recognize rapidly dividing cells. (This includes hair follicles and GI cells, which
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are also rapidly dividing.) It is systemic and effects all body tissues. It can kill
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metastatic cells. x




Risk for Infection - correct answer ✔This is the PRIMARY risk for patients on
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chemotherapy.


Reasons for using Chemotherapy - correct answer ✔These include:
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- A Cure
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- Increased Survival Time
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- Decreased life threatening complications
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Chemotherapy Types: Antimetabolites - correct answer ✔This is a type of
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chemotherapy that is considered renal and hepatotoxic
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Ex: Methotrexate
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Chemotherapy Types: Antitumor Antibiotics - correct answer ✔This is a type
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of chemotherapy that is considered cardio-toxic. It can cause a patient to go
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into heart failure.
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Ex: Adriamycin (This is Ototoxic and Nephrotoxic)
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, Chemotherapy Types: Alkylating Agents - correct answer ✔This is a type of
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chemotherapy that is considered Renal and Ototoxic. It can cause seizures.
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Have the patient drink and void frequently.
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- Be concerned with Cystitis / pinkish urine
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Chemotherapy Types: Antimiotic Agents/Plant Alkaloids - correct answer
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✔This is a type of chemotherapy that is considered Neurotoxic and can cause
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parastesia.
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Ex: Vincristine. This can cause bowel hyper-motility, but usually hypo-motility
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Chemotherapy Types: Hormones - correct answer ✔This is a type of
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chemotherapy that is an Anti-Estrogen agent, used for breast cancer.
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Ex: Tamoxifen
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Chemotherapy Types: Miscellaneous Agents - correct answer ✔Examples of
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these are Matulane and Procarbazine, which are used to treat nausea and
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vomiting.


Nadir - correct answer ✔This is the time when bone marrow activity and
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blood counts are the lowest. Usually 7-28 days for most drugs. Combination
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Chemotherapy is the most effective because each medication kills cells at
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varying times. x




Routes of Chemotherapy Administration - correct answer ✔These include
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- Intravenous (Systemic and Rapid delivery)
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- CVAD - Central Venus Access Device
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x* When going for placement of this: Prep vitals, etc. It should be 1st patient
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of the day to deal with unless there is an emergency.
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