Types of Immunity
This type of immunity develops when the body produces antibodies after a vaccine.
What is active-artificial immunity?
The influenza vaccine is recommended how often?
What is annually?
These chemotherapy agents destroy cells that are actively growing or dividing.
What are cytotoxic agents?
These agents affect tumor growth that depends on hormones.
What are hormonal agents?
The MMR vaccine should not be given to those with this allergy.
What is gelatin or neomycin?
Antibodies passed through breast milk represent what type of immunity?
What is passive-natural immunity?
Pregnant individuals should receive one dose of this vaccine between 27–36 weeks.
What is Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis)?
What does the term “antimetabolite” refer to in chemotherapy?
Drugs that disrupt metabolic processes needed for cell division.
Hormone agonists do this to another hormone’s production.
What is suppress it by increasing a competing hormone?
Which immune-related condition makes live vaccines unsafe?
What is immunosuppression?
Immunity that develops when antibodies are transferred from another source and is temporary.
What is passive immunity?
The MMR vaccine is contraindicated in which population?
What is pregnant individuals?
This class of chemotherapy drugs alters DNA by binding to it and preventing replication.
What are alkylating agents?
What is the purpose of hormone antagonists in cancer treatment?
To block hormones that support tumor growth.
Common adverse effects of Topotecan include these two side effects.
What are bone marrow suppression and GI upset?
When a person is naturally infected and develops antibodies, this form of immunity occurs.
What is active-natural immunity?
Adults over 50 should receive two doses of this vaccine.
What is Zoster vaccine?
What is the main complication of cytotoxic chemotherapy agents?
What is bone marrow suppression?
These medications stimulate the immune system and reduce cancer cell growth.
What are biologic response modifiers?
Why should cancer patients avoid live vaccines during chemotherapy?
Because their immune systems are suppressed.
Why is passive immunity temporary while active immunity is long-lasting?
Because the body does not independently produce antibodies during passive immunity.
Name one contraindication to receiving the Varicella vaccine.
What is pregnancy, neomycin/gelatin allergy, or immunosuppression?
What phase of the cell cycle does Topotecan act on?
What is S phase?
Medications that attach to specific target sites on cancer cells without harming healthy tissue.
What are targeted antineoplastic agents?
In patients with renal impairment, what should be done before giving Topotecan?
What is use caution or adjust the dose?