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Chemotherapy Drugs

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What drug classification is cyclophosphamide(cytoxan)? Alkylating Agent
What drug classification is Flurouracil(5-FU)? Antimetabolite
What drug classification is Methotrexate (MTX,Merate)? Antimetabolite
What drug classification is Cisplatin (Platinol, DDP)? Alkylating Agent
What drug classification is Vincristine (Oncovin)? Antimitotics; Vinca Alkaloid
What drug classification is Vinblastine Sulfate (Velban)? Antimitotic; Vinca Alkaloid
What drug classification is Blemycin (Blenoxane)? Antitumor Antibiotic
What drug classification is Doxorubicin HCL (Adriamycin)? Antitumor Antibiotic
What classification is Tamoxifen (Tamofen)? Antiestrogen
What classification is Prednisone (Decadron, Delasone)? Corticosteroid
How are most chemotherapeutic drugs figured? By body surface area. Height and weight of the individual MUST BE ACCURATE!!!
Which drug can cause photophobia, conjunctivitis, and blurred vision 5-FU
Which drug's side effect could indicate hemorrhagic or nonhemorrhagic cystitis? Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
What is the treatment for hemorrhagic or nonhemorrhagic cystitis when taking Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)? Discontinuation of the drug
What can happen if Cyclophosphamide is infused too rapidly? dizziness, rhinorrhea, nasal congestion
What are 4 nursing interventions for the drug cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)? 1. Adequate hydration prior to treatment 2. Give doses in the morning to allow time for the kidneys to flush the drug out of the system3. Have the patient empty their bladder to minimize contact with the bladder tissue and the drug
What is one Big nursing intervention needed to be maintained with a patient taking the drug Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)? MAINTAIN AMPLE FLUID INTAKE
What phase is 5-FU specific too? S-phase cell cycle
What does 5-FU do to the synthesis of chromosomal nucleic acid? It interferes by blocking enzymes necessary for essential metablites
Which drugs cross the blood brain barrier and the placental barrier? 5-FU; Methotrexate (MTX,Mexate)
Which drug does a patient need to avoid ASA, Tetracycline, Dilantin, and Sulfonamides? Methotrexate (MTX,Mexate)
Which drug does not need to come in contact with aluminum parts from needles or IV sets? Cisplastin (Platinol, DDP)
Which drug is ototoxic? Cisplastin (Platinol, DDP)
Whic drug can cause pulmonary fibrosis? Cisplastin (Platinol, DDP)
Which 3 drugs bind with proteins so they cannot replicate? Vincristine (oncovin); Cisplatin (Platinol,DDP); Vinblastine Sulfate (Velban)
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