Anti Cancer Drugs Flashcards
(42 cards)
What is Epogen
Recumbent DNA technology. Erythropoietin used in dogs and cats for the treatment of anemia associated with chronic renal failure
What are anabolic steroids used for
Used for the treatment of chronic non-regenerative anemia
What is used in the red blood cell transfusion
Whole blood, packed red blood cells with the plasma removed
What do you use heparin for
As an anticoagulant to preserve blood, diluted in sterile water for injection, preserve donated blood for transfusions
What is EDTA used for
It is an anticoagulant that prevents clotting
What happens if an animal ingests warfarin rat poison
It needs a shot of vitamin K
What is aspirin used for
It is used as an anti-platelet drug to him her clotting through inhibition of platelet stickiness and clumping. Used to prevent thromboembolism associated with heartworm treatment and to treat cardiomyopathy in cats
What are three different types of hemostatics
Gel form observable gelatin sponges. Hemostat powder. Silver nitrate sticks.
How do hemostatics work
Initiate clotting through the coagulation of blood
What does a thrombolytic agent do
Remove or reduce the size of occluding thromboembolus and minimize tissue damage. This action is brought about by stimulating conversions of plasmogen to the enzyme plasmin which lyses the clots
What is streptase used for
Treatment of pulmonary embolism, treatment of arterial thrombosis
Treatment of coronary thrombosis. Intravenous catheter clearance
What are six components of cancer
Self-sufficiency in the production of cell growth signals. Insensitivity to antigrowth signals. Ability to avoid programmed apoptosis. Unlimited potential to replicate. Sustainability to promote angiogenesis. Capacity to invade tissues and metastasize
What type of tumors is chemotherapy used for
Rapidly growing tumors.
Give an example of rapidly dividing cells that are affected by antineoplastic drugs
Bone marrow, gastrointestinal tract, reproductive organs, hair follicles
What is the traditional way of using chemotherapy
Giving the maximum tolerated dose for the shortest time possible
How are chemotherapy drugs dosed
On the basis of estimated body surface area.
What are the side effects that are most often associated with chemotherapy
Asymptomatic. Gastrointestinal and hemopoietic symptoms, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
What are most animals given before doing a chemotherapy around
And antiemetic or an antihistamine
What are some important safety precautions to minimize the risk of topical contamination
Where chemotherapy administration gloves. Where non-absorbant chemotherapy administration gown. Do not push air bubbles out of syringe. Use commercially available chemotherapy dispensing products . Use safety goggles
How do you avoid oral contamination
Never eat or drink in chemotherapy room, never smoke or apply makeup and chemotherapy room. Never store chemotherapeutic drugs with food or other drugs. Always very gloves when administering chemotherapeutic drugs
How do you dispose of chemotherapy waste
Separate the biohazard’s, contact a local human hospital for aid and disposal
How are chemotherapeutic drugs excreted
In the feces and urine. Where chemotherapy gloves when cleaning up after patients for 48 hours
What are six examples of anti-neoplastic drugs
Alkylating agents, anthracyclines, antimetaolites, antitubulin agents, corticosteroids, miscellaneous agents
How do alkylating agents work
Changes dna structure and causes the inhibition of cell replication.
