Study Guide Leftovers 4 Flashcards
1
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Chemotherapy agents: seed and soil tx rationale
A
- Limit cell proliferation by killing or attenuating growth (SEED)
- Make environment inhospitable for cancer cells (SOIL)
2
Q
Difference in chemo agents and radiation (types of cancer treated)
A
- chemo useful in widespread or metastatic disease
- radiation is more useful for localized lesions
3
Q
Almost all chemo agents kill cancer cells by affecting
A
DNA synthesis or function
- each drug varies in how this occurs
4
Q
Why are combination therapies often used with chemo drugs?
A
some drugs work better during different cell cycles
5
Q
Chemotherapy agents: given in what forms?
A
- orally
- subcutaneously
- intravenously
- intracavitarily
- intrathecally
- etc
6
Q
Exercise with an oncology pt: How do you monitor response to tx?
A
- RPE and vitals (not always reliable)
- exertional dyspnea
- SOB
- dizziness and stuff
- lab values if available
7
Q
What are common cancer sx that are masquerading as MSK conditions?
A
- proximal muscle weakness
- peripheral neuropathy
