Antineoplastic Drugs and Cancer Care in Kids Crossword Puzzle

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DOWN 1. Leading cancer type in children. 2. This chemo drug is a heavy metal that causes nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity and severe nausea and vomiting, and magnesium depletion. 3. Initial chemotherapy treatment, goal is remission. 4. This drug has a life time maximum dosage because it causes cardiomyopathy. 5. Frequent gently oral care helps prevent oral mucositis and this maouthwash may be included in this regimen. 6. A resulting complication of bone marrow suppression and neutrapenia. 7. Powerful antiemetic used to treat chemo induced nausea and vomiting. Its generic name is ondansetron. 8. This drug is a common intrathecal drug and is given as a high dose antimetobolite IV--side effects are photosensitivity, N/V, diarrhea, mucositis, BMD, nephrotoxicity. 9. Bone marrow depression effect that causes petechiae, ecchymoses, and hemorrhage. 10. This is the brand name of a commonly used Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor. 11. Bone marrow depression effect that causes fatigue, lethargy, and pallor. 12. For a pancytopenic patient on chemo therapy, this route of temperature measurement is contraindicated because it can worsen fissures and lead to bleeding or infection. 13. Abbreviated ARA-C is an agent used for leukemia treatment. 14. A nitrosureas abbreviation for carmustine a brain tumor chemo drug. 15. Leading site for osteogenc sarcoma. 16. This drug is used as a maintenance drug in leukemia--6 mercatopurine abbreviation. 17. Checking this tells you the alkalinity or acidity of the urine. ACROSS 1. Antidote for Methotrexate. 2. Route for giving Lasparaginase. 3. Administration of chemo into the spinal canal. 4. Bone marrow depression occurs between ____ and 14 days following chemo. 5. Another sign of peripheral neuropathy that effects gait. 6. This medication helps prevent uric acid formation which is produced during tumor lysis syndrome and can lead to renal cystallization. 7. An encapsulated adrenal or kidney tumor. Has a genetic link. 8. This drug can cause anaphylactic reactions, bradycardia, and hypotension,

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and is abbreviated VP-16. Neurotoxicity can also occur. A method of rectal cleansing that saves skin integrity _____ bath. Bone marrow depression effect that wipes out the principle phagocytes. This is a major complication of peripheral neuropathy. Another term used for Ewing's sarcoma. Term used for possible metastasis sites that can harbor or hide cancer cells--CNS and Testes. Abbreviation for the old treatment of Hodgkin's. It really cleans up! Ulcerations occur in this as a side effect of chemo. Hair loss. A common side effect of chemo that leads to vomiting. Cytoxan produces this serious side effect or complication -------------- cystitis. Methotrexate side effect that requires sunscreen. A major side effect of this drug is peripheral neuropathy. I sound like a mineral but can cause hemorrhagic cystitis if you do not follow- up with MESNA and keep the person receiving me hydrated well.

Fill in the blank. 1. To prevent renal complications associated with Methotrexate, CisPlatin, and other nephrotoxic agents. An important nursing intervention is to: 2. Absolute neutraphil count is determined by: 3. Radiation skin changes are called: desquamous changes not _____________________. Use this to review. Study well.

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DOWN 1. Leading cancer type in children. 2. This chemo drug is a heavy metal that causes nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity and severe nausea and vomiting, and magnesium depletion. 3. Initial chemotherapy treatment, goal is remission. 4. This drug has a life time maximum dosage because it causes cardiomyopathy. 5. Frequent gently oral care helps prevent oral mucositis and this maouthwash may be included in this regimen. 6. A resulting complication of bone marrow suppression and neutrapenia. 7. Powerful antiemetic used to treat chemo induced nausea and vomiting. Its generic name is ondansetron. 8. This drug is a common intrathecal drug and is given as a high dose antimetobolite IV--side effects are photosensitivity, N/V, diarrhea, mucositis, BMD, nephrotoxicity. 9. Bone marrow depression effect that causes petechiae, ecchymoses, and hemorrhage. 10. This is the brand name of a commonly used Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor. 11. Bone marrow depression effect that causes fatigue, lethargy, and pallor. 12. For a pancytopenic patient on chemo therapy, this route of temperature measurement is contraindicated because it can worsen fissures and lead to bleeding or infection. 13. Abbreviated ARA-C is an agent used for leukemia treatment. 14. A nitrosureas abbreviation for carmustine a brain tumor chemo drug. 15. Leading site for osteogenc sarcoma. 16. This drug is used as a maintenance drug in leukemia--6 mercatopurine abbreviation. 17. Checking this tells you the alkalinity or acidity of the urine. ACROSS 1. Antidote for Methotrexate. 2. Route for giving Lasparaginase. IM 3. Administration of chemo into the spinal canal. 4. Bone marrow depression occurs between ____ and 14 days following chemo. 5. Another sign of peripheral neuropathy that effects gait. 6. This medication helps prevent uric acid formation which is produced during tumor lysis syndrome and can lead to renal cystallization. 7. An encapsulated adrenal or kidney tumor. Has a genetic link 8. This drug can cause anaphylactic reactions, bradycardia, and hypotension, and is abbreviated VP-16. Neurotoxicity can also occur.

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A method of rectal cleansing that saves skin integrity _____ bath. Bone marrow depression effect that wipes out the principle phagocytes. This is a major complication of peripheral neuropathy. Another term used for Ewing's sarcoma. Term used for possible metastasis sites that can harbor or hide cancer cells--CNS and Testes. Abbreviation for the old treatment of Hodgkin's. It really cleans up! Ulcerations occur in this as a side effect of chemo. Hair loss. A common side effect of chemo that leads to vomiting. Cytoxan produces this serious side effect or complication -------------- cystitis. Methotrexate side effect that requires sunscreen. A major side effect of this drug is peripheral neuropathy. I sound like a mineral but can cause hemorrhagic cystitis if you do not follow- up with MESNA and keep the person receiving me hydrated well.

Fill in the blank. 1. To prevent renal complications associated with Methotrexate, CisPlatin, and other nephrotoxic agents. An important nursing intervention is to monitor the urine output and concentration by checking. Specific gravity 2. Absolute neutraphil count is determined by: WBC + % seg neutraphils + % band neutraphils 3. Radiation skin changes are called: desquamous changes not _____________________. Burns Use this to review. Study well.