Oncology

Question 1

Alka-seltzer

Answer 1

Analgesic/ antacid for HA, Body aches, pain, heartburn, indigestion. Contains aspirin. At risk for bleeding. Should not be taken by patient receiving chemo to avoid bone marrow suppression.

Question 2

Vinblastine

Answer 2

Antineoplastic agent. Blocks production of tumor cells

Question 3

Doxorubicin (adriamycin)

Answer 3

Chemo for uterine, breast, stomach cancer

Question 4

Cisplatin (platinol- AQ)

Answer 4

Chemo for uterine cancer, stomach cancer

Question 5

Medroxyprogesterone (depo-provera)

Answer 5

Estrogen inhibitor. BC Shot. Uterine cancer

Question 6

Tamoxifen (nolvadex/ soltamox)

Answer 6

Estrogen inhibitor. Uterine, breast cancer

Question 7

Paclitaxel (taxol)

Answer 7

Chemo for breast cancer

Question 8

Leuprolide (lupron)

Answer 8

Estrogen synthesis inhibitors for breast cancer. Dec testosterone for prostate cancer

Question 9

Goserelin (zoladex)

Answer 9

Estrogen synthesis inhibitors for breast cancer

Question 10

5-FU (fluorouracil)

Answer 10

Chemo drug for colorectal cancer, stomach cancer

Question 11

Belladonna and opium (b&o suppository)

Answer 11

Bladder spasms with prostate cancer

Question 12

Oxybutynin (ditropan)

Answer 12

Bladder spasms with prostate cancer

Question 13

Mutamycin (mitomycin- C)

Answer 13

Chemo for stomach cancer