Fentanyl
This drug can be implemented in four different routes which are parenteral (IV/IM), transdermal (patch), transmucosal (lozenges, lollipop), and intranasal (spray).
What are the 4 different forms of fentanyl (generic); Sublimaze (Trade)?
This drug can be implemented orally/PO.
What is oxycodone (generic; short acting), Roxicodone (trade; short acting), Oxycontin (trade; long acting)?
This drug is given IV/PO and is a chemotherapeutic/anticancer-alkylating agent.
What is cyclophosphamide (generic); Cytoxan (trade)?
This medication is available IV/PO and administered before chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and anesthesia.
What is ondansetron (generic); Zofran (trade)?
The most common side effects of tamoxifen (Soltamox).
What are hot flashes, fluid retention, discharge, nausea/vomiting, and menstrual irregularities?
This route of fentanyl could be hazardous at home.
What is lollipop form?
This is a common side effect from taking opioids.
What is constipation?
This medication is usually given before the administration of Cytoxan/cyclophosphamide.
What is ondansetron/Zofran?
This medication should be taken 30 minutes before chemotherapy and around the clock.
What is Zofran/ondansetron?
The action of tamoxifen (Soltamox).
What binds to ERs on breast cancer cells decreasing DNA synthesis?
These are signs of fentanyl overdose.
What are sedation, constipation, and respiratory depression?
This type of opioid should be taken standing every 12 hours.
What is Oxycontin?
This medication is given to treat Hodgkin's Disease.
What is cyclophosphamide/Cytoxan?
Some common side effects for ondansetron/Zofran.
What are headache, diarrhea, and dizziness?
A type of medication for pre-menopausal patients with an ER-positive breast cancer tumor.
What is the best candidate for tamoxifen (Soltamox)?
This medication is given for fentanyl overdose.
What is Narcan?
A type of opioid that can be taken for breakthrough pain when taking Oxycontin.
What is oxycodone?
Teaching performed with the administration of cyclophosphamide/Cytoxan administration.
What is giving the medication with food (taking PO)?
Some important nursing implications or side effects for ondansetron/Zofran.
What prolongs the QT interval and poses a risk for torsades de pointes?
This type of breast cancer chemotherapy needs to be taken for 5 years.
What is tamoxifen (Soltamox)?
This medication should not be used with a heating pad because it may cause increased release.
What is a fentanyl transdermal (Duragesic) patch?
This medication has less analgesic and respiratory effects than morphine.
What is oxycodone?
Some important nursing implications or side effects for cyclophosphamide/Cytoxan.
What is bone marrow suppression (neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and anemia)?
This medication acts by blocking serotonin receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone and vagal afferents in the upper GI tract.
What is ondansetron/Zofran?
A contraindication for taking tamoxifen (Soltamox)?
What is a history of deep vein thrombosis?