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Chapter 20

Anteoplastics

QuestionAnswer
Mild erythema slight redness or flushing of the skin
Maculopapular eruptions skin rashes that consist of both flat discolored spots and raised bumps
Exfoliative dermatitis where the skin becomes red, inflamed and peels or flakes off in large areas
Stevens-Johnson syndrome rare serious condition where the skin and mucous membranes react to an infection or medication. This causes redness, blistering and peeling. Can cause painful sores in the mouth & increase the risk of mouth infection due to damage to mucous membranes.
Alopecia condition that causes hair loss
Benign means something that is harmless, not dangerous, or not likely to cause harm or illness
Malignant means something that is harmful, dangerous, or likely to cause serious damage
Metastasis is the spread of cancer cells from the original (primary) site to other parts of the body, forming new tumors
Stress is a feeling of pressure or tension caused by challenging or demanding situations. It can affect both the mind and body
Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or fear about something that may happen, often causing unease or discomfort
Agranulocytosis is a condition where the body has a very low number of white blood cells, which weakens the immune system and makes it harder to fight infections
Thrombocytopenia is a condition where there is a low number of platelets in the blood, which can make it harder for the blood to clot and increase the risk of bleeding.
Antineoplastics doxorubicin (Adriamycin) anastrozole (Arimidex) letrozole (Femara) paclitaxel (Aclixel)
Bisphosphonates alendronate (Fosamax) ibandronate (Boniva) zoledronic acid (Reclast, Zometa) risedronate (Actonel)
Chemoprotective agent palifermin (Kepivance)
Immunosuppressant Anti-organ rejection cyclosporine (SandIMMUNE)
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