CHEMOTHERAPY DOSES AND PRECAUTIONS FOR THE PHARMACIST
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Keywords
chemotherapy doses, precautions, pharmacist, cancer treatment, administration
Abstract
Chemotherapy is a widely used treatment for various types of cancer. As a pharmacist at the master level, it is crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of chemotherapy doses and precautions to ensure the safe and effective administration of these medications to patients. This essay aims to provide an overview of chemotherapy doses, precautions, and their implications for pharmacists. The essay begins with an introduction to chemotherapy and its significance in cancer treatment. The methods employed in determining chemotherapy doses are discussed, followed by a presentation of the results and analysis of relevant studies. The findings are then elaborated upon in the discussion section, and the essay concludes with a summary of key takeaways. Ten reputable sources from academic journals are cited throughout the essay to support the provided information.
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Abdualkarim Ahmed Hattab Alonazi
Pharmacist technician, Ministry of health - Thadiq Hospital
Fahda Ahmad Hatab Al enazi
Pharmacist, Alyamama Hospital, Riyadh, SA
Fadwa Ahmad Alamoudi
Pharmacist, Prince Mohammed bin abdulaziz hospital, Riyadh, SA
Rana Mutlaq Alanazi
Pharmacist technician, Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz hospital, Riyadh, SA
Albandari Zuwayyid Barakah Almutairi
Nursing technician, Western Janadriyah Health Center