Cisplatin - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Pharmacology Proctored ATI Exam A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and generalized anxiety disorder. The client has a prescription for alprazolam 0.25 mg PO every 8 hr PRN anxiety. For which of the following client statements should the nurse consider administering alprazolam? The client states, "My heart is pounding out of my chest." A nurse is preparing to administer a pre-packaged oral medication to a client and complete the final medication check. At which of the f...

ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certification Exam (2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers|100% Correct- Grade A Q: True or False: When administering an IV push medication the nurse should open the clamp of compatible intravenous solution until increased flow is seen to dilute the agent during administration Answer: True Q: During the 2 RN check, the correct patient and dose is to be verified at the -- Answer: bedside/chairside Q: Continuous infusion of v...

nadir lowest blood cell count after chemotherapy, 10-14 days but varies with individual agents cisplatin ototoxic --> report tinnitus nephrotoxic --> monitor BUN and creatinine depletes K and Mg --> replacement prior/after cytoxan hemorrhagic cystitis >3000ml/day fluid intake unless contraindicated void q2-4 hours day, q4 hours night can also cause sinus drainage, slow infusion oxaliplatin hang with D5W cold sensitivity (Ixnay on the ice, okay?) ...

Define neoadjuvant therapy → Treatment is given prior to surgery to shrink the tumor Define adjuvant therapy → Additional cancer treatment given after the primary treatment to lower the risk that the cancer reoccur 3 subcategories of alkylating agents: → 1. Nitrogen mustards 2. Platinum-based agents (do not possess an alkyl group but still termed alkylating agents as they work similarly) 3. Nitrosoureas Common alkylating agents: → Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) Ifosfamide (Ifex...

OBGYN PAEA Questions with Complete Solutions Rated A+ 1. What gene is associated with Ovarian Neoplasms? - P53 gene - CA 125 tumor marker 2. What is the first presenting symptom of cervical carcinoma? - Post coital bleeding/spotting 3. What is the proper clinical intervention for cervical carcinoma? - Diagnosis: colposcopy w/ bx. - Screening: Pap smear w/ cytology - CIN I--> repeat cytology q6mo x 2 or repeat HPV testing in 1 year - CIN II/III--> treat with surgical excision (LEE...

Week 5 Musculoskeletal Question and answers rated A+ Mickey, age 18, is on a chemotherapeutic antibiotic for a musculoskeletal neoplasm. Which drug do you think he is taking? 1.Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). 2.Doxorubicin (Adriamycin). 3.Methotrexate (Rheumatrex). 4.Cisplatin (Platinol). - correct answer Doxorubicin (Adriamycin). rationale: The only antineoplastic antibiotic listed is doxorubicin (Adriamycin). All of the other medications are chemotherapeutic agents of other classifica...

Continuous urinary leakage or dribbling with a full bladder is referred to as? - Overflow incontinence 1. which is formed by the liver as a byproduct of protein metabolism and eliminated entirely by the kidney? - Urea 1. what organism in a UA would make you think it is contaminated? - Lactobacillus (yeast) 1. Which organism in a blood culture would you make you think it is contaminated? - Staphylococcus 1. what medication is contraindicated in pregnancy? - Bactrim (Sulfa) 1. Cushing's synd...

ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certification Exam (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers|100% Correct- Grade A QUESTION True or False: The nurse should take photos of a suspected extravasation even if there are no signs and symptoms Answer: True QUESTION When a patient complains of pain at the injection site while receiving a vesicant chemotherapy, what is the nurses first action? Answer: Stop the administration QUESTION A -- is an ag...

OBGYN PAEA Questions with Complete Solutions Rated A+ 1. What gene is associated with Ovarian Neoplasms? - P53 gene - CA 125 tumor marker 2. What is the first presenting symptom of cervical carcinoma? - Post coital bleeding/spotting 3. What is the proper clinical intervention for cervical carcinoma? - Diagnosis: colposcopy w/ bx. - Screening: Pap smear w/ cytology - CIN I--> repeat cytology q6mo x 2 or repeat HPV testing in 1 year - CIN II/III--> treat with surgical excision (LEE...

Cisplatin can result in: - ANSWERnephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity can also result in BAD neuropathy hand/foot/mouth syndrome is due to what physiologic happening? - ANSWERrupture of capillaries from increased pressure/friction after cytotoxic therapy (most often with Xeloda/Capecitabine) which tumor marker is used for active surveillance of a malignancy? - ANSWERprostate specific antigen! most tumor markers aren't sensitive enough to diagnose malignancy, with the exception of pros...