2. Chemotherapy: Drug Classes and Agents

Only available as part of a package

Outline:

  • Terminology and Concepts
  • Classes of Chemotherapy Agents
    • Cell Cycle Non-Specific Agents
    • Cell Cycle-Specific Agents
  • Clinical Pearls and Case Study

After completing this educational activity, participants should be able to:

  • List the various classes of therapeutic agents
  • Describe the unique characteristics of each chemotherapy class, including dose limitations, common toxicities, and black box warnings

Joseph A. Kalis

PharmD, BCOP

UCHealth Hematology/Oncology, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Dr. Joseph A. Kalis is an Ambulatory Oncology Clinical Specialist with UCHealth Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where he is part of a large community oncology practice. His passion is helping patients become fully invested and engaged in their cancer care. The role of "pharmacist-as-educator" is central to his practice. Dr. Kalis believes that education is most effective when approached with a philosophy of collegiality.

Dr. Joseph A. Kalis, PharmD, BCOP, has the following relevant financial relationships to disclose:

  • Speakers' Bureau: GlaxoSmithKline, Oncopeptides

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Chemotherapy: Drug Classes and Agents (7 min.)
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Chemotherapy: Drug Classes and Agents - Knowledge Check
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Classes of Chemotherapy Agents (20 min.)
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Classes of Chemotherapy Agents - Knowledge Check
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Cell Cycle–Specific Agents (27 min.)
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Cell Cycle–Specific Agents - Knowledge Check
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Clinical Pearls (4 min.)
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Chemotherapy - Post Test
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