TLC0716

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1. IV filters with Chemo???

   TLC0716 replied to BeenThereDoneThat74's topic in Oncology

   I just looked it up quickly and you are supposed to use a filter with Etoposide. http://www.cancercare.on.ca/pdfdrugs/Etoposi.pdf#search='etoposide%20and%20filter' YIKES! I've been hanging it for years and NEVER used a filter.

2. Anyone have the new "Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing"?

   TLC0716 replied to girlsptz's topic in Oncology

   I agree - it is a great book. It's the one book I used to study for the OCN exam and passed on the first try. Buy it!

3. IV filters with Chemo???

   TLC0716 replied to BeenThereDoneThat74's topic in Oncology

   i also work in bone marrow transplant. we give etoposide all the time and have never used a filter with it. we do use filters when administering taxol. off-hand that's the only chemo that we administer that needs a filter used with it. now, you'v...

4. Is it safe to be on an onco unit while pregnant?

   TLC0716 replied to mermette's topic in Oncology

   I've worked in oncology for 8 years; had three children while working there. As previously said, you won't be handling chemo, but would need to use universal precautions when handling urine/stool/vomit etc. You need to avoid patients with active CMV...