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antineoplastics
side effects
100
The more well known name for drugs that treat cancer
What is chemotherapy
100
Phenothiazines are this type of drug:
What is antiemetics
200
3 main purposes for using antineoplastics
What is for curing, palliation, or prophylaxis
200
These drugs act as anti-inflammatories as well as anti-emetics
What is corticosteroids/glucocorticoids
300
Prevention of cancer in those who are at risk for developing tumors
What is prophylaxis
300
Respiratory depression can be a side effect of taking this medication
What is morphine
400
There are how many classes of antineoplastic drugs?
What is 6
400
Cushing's syndrome can be a side effect of taking this drug
What is corticosteroids/glucocorticoids
500
These drugs stimulate the immune system to fight cancer
What are biologic response modifiers
500
Neurokinin receptor antagonists treat for this side effect:
What is nausea and vomiting