Cellular Regulation Pharmacology Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• epoetin alpha: a drug that stimulates red blood cell production
• doxorubicin: side effect of myelosuppression that affects bone marrow
• docetaxel: risk for thrombocytopenia (decrease in the number of platelets)
• flu-like symptoms: side effect of interleukin-2 (il-2) therapy
• nausea: a side effect of cisplatin
• shortness of breath: side effect for client to report immediately if being treated with abraxane
• cardiotoxicity: a significant risk with doxorubicin
• filgrastim: a medication that stimulates white blood cell production
• peripheral neuropathy: side effect that should be monitored for when administering vincristine
• trastuzumab: a monoclonal antibody targeting her2-positive cancers
• tamoxifen: a selective estrogen receptor modulator that blocks estrogen from binding to cancer cells
• pulmonary function tests: assessments most critical to perform regularly due to the potential side effects of bleomycin
• headache: side effect of ondansetron
• cannabinoids: may help reduce nausea and improve appetite
• blood glucose levels: most important assessment for the nurse to monitor during glucocorticoid therapy
• drowsiness: side effect the nurse should monitor for, given the pharmacological effects of metoclopramide