CSO EXAMS Bundle

Bexarotene/Targretin - CORRECT ANSWER - Intrxn: grapefruit juice; limit vit A <1500 IU/day to avoid additive toxicity - SFX: elevated blood lipids Axitinib/Inlyta - CORRECT ANSWER Avoid grapefruit juice Bortezomib/Velcade - CORRECT ANSWER - Intrxn: green tea - SFX: fatigue, ...

A cancer patient is unable to provide self-care. His disease is progressing rapidly and prognosis is poor. Which number likely represents his Karnofsky Performance Status? A. 100 B. 70 C. 40 D. 0 - CORRECT ANSWER C. 40 Disabled; requires special care & assistance. ************************...

MNT for Small Bowel Resection - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Some patients may not be able to tolerate normal feedings and may require enteral or parenteral nutrition. 2. Small, frequent feedings (6 times/day) 3. Fluid and electrolytes should be provided in small, frequent amounts. Consider use of oral...

Chemotherapy regimens that commonly cause delayed N/V - CORRECT ANSWER Cisplatin, Carboplatin, Cyclphosphamide Most effective treatment for delayed N/V - CORRECT ANSWER Reglan (metoclopramide) and Dexamethasone Xeloda is used in these types of cancer - CORRECT ANSWER Colon, Re...

Which of the following foods should be avoided by autologous transplant patients during the first 3 months after HCT? a. canned tuna b. deli meats c. commercial peanut butter d. pasteurized eggs - CORRECT ANSWER b. deli meats Which chemotherapy agent indicates the restriction of tyramin...