Ons Oncc Chemo Renewal Study Guide Graded A+

Duloxetine Gabapentin and Opioid Combination {Ans: Effective treatments for peripheral neuropathy}When receiving chemotherapy in the home (in Mr. Patterson..'s case he is getting continuous 5-FU) it is recommended to send the patient home with and instruct them on the use of a spill kit (see Figure 13 from the Guidelines). Other important things to include in your education is that everyone, not just caregivers, should wear gloves when touching the chemotherapy or anything soiled by chemotherapy. Visitors are welcome and encouraged when patients are going through chemotherapy. Hugging and kissing are safe post chemotherapy. Sexual activity is usually considered safe as well with the use of barrier protection. However, it is recommended that patients discuss this issue with their physician or nurse first to discuss specific precautions that may be necessary. {Ans: Which of the following is of utmost importance to include in your education to Mr. Patterson since he will be receiving HDs at home (continuous 5-FU)?}warm compress {Ans: Most sources recommend the application of heat using _______________ to help reduce local discomfort and the restart of the peripheral IV in a larger vein (Polovich et al., 2014).}Single gown use with back closure Two pairs of