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Ca Overview 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When is surgery ideal for CA? | When tumor is less than 2cm, tumor is malignant, tumor is confined locally or regionally |
| When is non-negative margins expected? | Adjuvant therapy, debulking surgery to decrease size |
| What are some precautions for external radiation? | Do not wear deodorant, do not swim, surf, friction, tight clothing, protect area from light |
| What is the general rule for internal therapy? | distance, time limit, badge, apron, time management etc |
| What is a common complaint of those who have esophagitis? | chest pain, need to make sure pt is not having a MI |
| What is the nadair period? | The peak point of the chemo, bone marrow suppression is severe, WBC, PLT, RBs low |
| What should be considered during the nadair period? | Reverse isolation, protect the pt |
| What is monitored w Vesicant drugs? | tissue damage, PPE is worn etc |
| What is the main SE of alkylationg agents? | permanent bone marrow supression, which can lead to luekemia |
| Which meds are ideal for those w brain tumors? | Nitrosoureas |
| What is special about the Platinum drugs? | They bind to DNA and RNA during the resting phase |
| What phase do Antimetbolites act on? | Phase S |
| What is Methotraxate? | An Antimetobolite |
| Which drugs act on the M phase? | Mitotic Inhibitors |
| What type of drug is Vincristine? | Mitotic Inhinbitor |
| Which CA drug can cause CHF? | Antitimor ATBs |
| What phase do Topoisomerase Inhibitors act on? | S Pahse |
| What should be monitored when on predisone? | Blood sugar and BP |
| What drug is also known as the anti-estrogen? | Tamoxifin |
| What is the drug for platelet growth factor? | Oprelvekin (Neumega) |
| What are the SE of Biologic Therapy? | Flu-like sympotoms |
| What type of cancer has a vaccine? | Brain Ca vaccine |
| What are the systemic risks for Chemo? | CHF and Reproductive issues |
| What is the tell tell sign of superior vena cava syndrome? | swollen face |
| Why is there an increase in uric acid during chemo? | the by product of protein being destroyed |
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