List major characteristics of malignant cells

Which common cancers art attributed mainly to environmental factors? Which are attributed to genetic factors?

Which cytotoxic antineoplastic drugs are assoc. with serious adverse effects(bone marrow suppression, cardiotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxic., neurotoxic.)?

Which drugs are assoc. with second malignancies?

How do  the newer biologic agents differ fr. traditional cytotoxic drugs?

What is the basis for the anticancer effects of hormone inhibiting drugs?

For which cytoxic drugs are cytoprotective drugs avail.?

List at least one intervention to prevent or minimize ea. of the following adverse effects of traditional cytotoxic chemo: anemia, bleeding, infection, nausea/vomiting, neutropenia, stomatitis.

• Anemia:
• Bleeding: Electric razor, soft tooth brush, apply pressure to venipuncture sites for 5 min.
• Infection:
• N/V:
• Neutropenia:
• Stomatitis:

What measures are used to prevent or decrease the allergic infusion reactions assoc. with several antineoplastic monoclonal antibodies?

A priority nursing DX to include in your care plan for a pt. receivng cytotoxic chemo is:

a) Risk for impaired skin integrity

b) Risk for injury: infection

c) Body image disturbance r/t alopacia

d) Ineffective family coping

B) Risk for Infection, has priority over other dx's

For a patient receiving a drug that causes bone marrow depression, which of the following should be especially emphasized with the pt. and family members or caregivers?

a)Wash hands often and avoid ppl. with colds, flu and infections.

b)Fatigue and weakness are uncommon

c)More N/V may occure when blood cell counts are low

d)Take acetaminophen for fever