Unit 13 and 14

Question 1

Antimetabolite?

Answer 1

5-Fluorouracil (5-FU)

Question 2

5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) Serious adverse effects

Answer 2

Nadir = Maximum cytoxic effect is exerted on bone marrow, causing the lowest blood cell count

Question 3

What does “cell cycle specific” mean?

Answer 3

primary action only during specific phase of the cell cycle

Question 4

5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) labs

Answer 4

CBC (baseline and monitor)

Question 5

5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) monitor for

Answer 5

Infection and bleeding