drug therapy for cancer Flashcards
how is the effectiveness of oprelvekin monitored
monitored by platelet count
what drug is an immunosuppressive main therapy for rheumatoid arthritis
methotrexate
how much fluid should you give with methotrexate
2 to 3 liters of water
what adverse effects should you monitor for in someone who is taking methotrexate
decreased WBC
what does cisplatin do to cell division
inhibits cell division
what is the adverse effect of cisplatin
tinnitus
what medication has a cumulative lifetime dose
doxorubicin
an excessive amount of doxorubicin can cause
cardiomyopathy
what type of cancer is the drug leuprolide used for
prostate cancer
what production does the drug leuprolide suppress
suppress production of androgens in the testes
the drug hydroxyurea is used in sickle cell patients to reduce _____
crisis
what does the drug hydroxyurea prevent RBC’s from doing
sickling
what should you wear when handling hydroxyurea
gloves
