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Chemo Drugs
Chemotherapy drugs/categories
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which drug disrupts the cell cycle during the mitotic phase? | Oncovin (Vincristine) |
| Which chemo drug exhibits these signs and symptoms: Numbness, tinging of the limbs, constipation, bone marrow suppression, loss of DTR's, foot drop, weakness and alopecia? | Oncovin (Vincristine) |
| With this particular drug Neurotoxicity is a major concern... | Oncovin (Vincristine) |
| Highly Reactive compounds that can enter the cell nuclei where they destroy DNA molecules are _______ | Alkylating Agents |
| The liver metabolizes this drugs and it is excreted by the kidneys | Cytoxan |
| The end products of this chemo drugs are irritating to the bladder epithelium and may cause bleeding if pt is not well hydrated. Pt should maintain good fluid intake | cytoxan |
| This drug may cause nausea and vomiting. Zofran should be given before giving this chemo drug. | Cytoxan |
| This drug is derived from Platinum | Platinol |
| This drug may cause GI toxicity with N/V/D | Platinol |
| This drug is nephrotoxic and ototoxic. We want to flush this drug through the kidneys. | Platinol |
| Structural analogues of natural metabolites which interfere with normal synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins. | Antimetabolites |
| This chemo drug prevents the conversion of folic acid into tetrahydrofolic acid, which the body's cells use in synthesizing DNA | Methotrexate |
| The side effects of this drug may have intense effects on all mucus membranes severe stomatitis, esophagitis, and alopecia | Methotrexate |
| The toxic effect of this drug can be reversed by giving folinic acid (leukovorin) called rescue. Timing is important for Leukovorin. | Methotrexate |
| Bone marrow, GI tract, and hair follicles are affected with this drug | Methotrexate |
| This drug is a structural analogue of tymine acid that competes for enzyme-binding sites in the metabolic process | 5 FU |
| This chemo drug has the greatest effect on rapidly reproducing cells | 5 FU |
| This drug can be giving IV push or over a prolonged period and is really only given for colon cancer | 5 FU |
| The side effects of this chemo drug include Anorexia, N/V, BMS, diarrhea, and stomatitis | 5 FU |
| This chemo drug is a vesicant and can cause tissue necrosis if extravasated | Adriamycin (Doxorubicin) |
| This chemo drug can cause cardiac abnormalities and has a life time dose limit. Pt cannot have any cardiac problems before starting this med. | Adriamycin (Doxorubicin) |
| If the color of urine is red maybe the pt is taking this drug | Adriamycin (Doxorubicin) |
| What needs to be done before a pt is started on Adriamycin | Echo cardiogram. Cannot have any cardiac issues before starting medication. |
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