exam number 2 pharm

anaplasia cancer property

losing normal function

autonomy cancer function

develop characteristics that allow them to grow in uninhabited way

metastasis

have ability to travel to other sites in body

angiogenesis

stimulate blood vessels to bring nutrients to cancer cells

4 properties of cancer

anaplasia, autonomy, metastasis, and angiogenesis

goal of chemotherapy

decrease size of the neoplasm/tumor so human immune can eliminate it

     Antineoplastic drugs destroy human cells. They are most likely to cause cell death among healthy cells that

have poor cell membranes

·       Patients taking NSAIDs should be taught to avoid the use of OTC medications without checking with their prescriber because

Many of the OTC preparations contain NSAIDs, and inadvertent toxicity could occur

An antipyretic is a drug that can

block fever

A drug could be classified as an analgesic if it

reduces pain

A client experiencing anxiety would present

tachycardia, tachypnea, dilated pupils, fear, and hypoactive bowel sounds

•       Your client is taking a Barbituate, “Phenobarbital”. What is your priority assessment?

respiratory

•       Your client is taking a MAOi, such as Isocarboxazid. What precautions would you educate on. (SATA)

dont take with TCA, avoid smoked meats, red wine and aged cheeses, and avoid fruits, figs and chocolates can be consumed in moderation

·       What are common side effects of anti-psychotic drugs?

dry mouth and glaucome