Chemo

Question 1

Cytotoxic chemo drugs

Answer 1

-Methotrexate, Fluorouracil (FU), Capecitabine
-kill fast-growing cancer cells
-adverse effects: harm to healthy cells (GI, hair, bone)
-common adverse effects: n/v, myelosuppression, alopecia
-extravasation for IV route, have neutralizer on hand

Question 2

Noncytotoxic chemo drugs

Answer 2

-hormonal (agonist and antagonist)
-biological response modulators (immunostimulants)
-targeted antineoplastic agents (attaches to cancer cells, stops growth without causing harm to healthy cells)