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drug therapy for cancer Flashcards

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1
Q

how is the effectiveness of oprelvekin monitored

A

monitored by platelet count

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2
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what drug is an immunosuppressive main therapy for rheumatoid arthritis

A

methotrexate

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3
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how much fluid should you give with methotrexate

A

2 to 3 liters of water

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4
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what adverse effects should you monitor for in someone who is taking methotrexate

A

decreased WBC

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5
Q

what does cisplatin do to cell division

A

inhibits cell division

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6
Q

what is the adverse effect of cisplatin

A

tinnitus

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7
Q

what medication has a cumulative lifetime dose

A

doxorubicin

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8
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an excessive amount of doxorubicin can cause

A

cardiomyopathy

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9
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what type of cancer is the drug leuprolide used for

A

prostate cancer

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10
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what production does the drug leuprolide suppress

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suppress production of androgens in the testes

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11
Q

the drug hydroxyurea is used in sickle cell patients to reduce _____

A

crisis

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12
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what does the drug hydroxyurea prevent RBC’s from doing

A

sickling

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13
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what should you wear when handling hydroxyurea

A

gloves

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