Managing TSH Levels After Total Thyroidectomy
WEBFor those who are considered to be low-risk patients, the recommendation is to maintain the serum TSH level just below the lower limit of the normal TSH range, 0.1 to 0.4 mU/ mL. 2 In high-risk ...
Radiotherapy side effects: Understanding pelvic radiation disease
WEBApr 17, 2013 · The molecular and physiologic mechanisms leading to pelvic radiation disease are complex, and symptoms related to gastrointestinal and urinary tract dysfunction can be diverse, frequently arising ...
Implementing Acuity Tools at Outpatient Infusion Centers
WEBMay 3, 2021 · Rodgers G, Jellen S, Rodriguez A. Patient acuity tools in the outpatient infusion setting: how to make them work for you. Oral presentation at: 46th Annual ONS Congress; April 20-29, 2021 ...
Tumor Markers (Fact Sheet) - Oncology Nurse Advisor
WEBApr 4, 2016 · Tumor markers are used to help detect, diagnose, and manage some types of cancer. Although an elevated level of a tumor marker may suggest the presence of cancer, this alone is not enough to ...
Bone Pain Due to White Blood Cell Growth Factors
WEBBone pain may also be more common in patients who are younger or are receiving taxanes (eg, paclitaxel [Taxol]). 2. Bone pain from white blood cell growth factors involves multiple factors ...
Importance of sequence in administering premeds with paclitaxel
WEBDec 23, 2014 · A premedication regimen was developed to reduce the severity and incidence of these reactions. Originally, the antihistamine and corticosteroid were administered 12 hours and 6 hours prior to ...
Understanding Drug Naming Nomenclature - Oncology Nurse …
WEBFeb 2, 2016 · The generic names of most medications indicate their structure and pharmacological class (eg, peni cillin and amoxi cillin). Monoclonal antibodies are similar, and their names are quite ...
Treating Intractable Hiccups in Advanced Cancer, Palliative Care ...
WEBChlorpromazine is the only agent that is FDA-approved for the treatment of intractable hiccups. It and metoclopramide are thought to treat hiccups by modulating dopamine; metoclopramide also ...
Guidelines for Flushing IV Lines Between Medications
WEBJun 18, 2019 · The California Department of Health Care Services recommends flushing the IV line between medications based on the type of line (ie, PICC vs Groshong). These guidelines suggest flushing the line ...
Breast Cancer Symptoms By Stage (1-4) - Oncology Nurse Advisor
WEBOct 3, 2023 · Breast Cancer Awareness Month was created in part to promote early detection of the disease. Among other objectives, the mission is to educate and encourage testing for those at risk ...