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Cancer Treatment Modalities Flashcards

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  1. Which chemotherapy agent is classified as an alkylating agent?

    Answer: Cyclophosphamide

    Cyclophosphamide is an alkylating agent that works by cross-linking DNA strands to prevent cell replication.

  2. What is the primary mechanism of action of taxanes such as paclitaxel?

    Answer: Stabilizing microtubules to prevent mitosis

    Taxanes like paclitaxel stabilize microtubules, preventing their disassembly and thus blocking cell division.

  3. A patient receiving external beam radiation develops brisk erythema and moist desquamation. This is classified as what grade of acute skin toxicity per CTCAE?

    Answer: Grade 3

    Moist desquamation is CTCAE Grade 3 radiation dermatitis, requiring wound care and possible treatment interruption.

  4. Which route of administration is used for intrathecal chemotherapy?

    Answer: Into the cerebrospinal fluid space

    Intrathecal chemotherapy is injected directly into the cerebrospinal fluid via lumbar puncture or Ommaya reservoir to treat or prevent CNS disease.

  5. What is the nadir in the context of chemotherapy administration?

    Answer: The point of lowest blood cell counts after chemotherapy

    The nadir is the lowest point of blood counts (especially neutrophils) following chemotherapy, typically occurring 7–14 days after treatment.

  6. A patient is prescribed bevacizumab. The nurse knows this drug targets which molecular pathway?

    Answer: Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)

    Bevacizumab is a monoclonal antibody that targets VEGF, inhibiting tumor angiogenesis.

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