Jiajoyce R. Conway, DNP, CRNP, AOCNP

What is the difference between ionized calcium (iCa) and calcium levels? How does this relate to electrolyte replacement?

What are the new Medicare guidelines for the administration of an epoetin alfa injection (Procrit) or a darbepoetin alfa injection (Aranesp)?

Should hydration be administered before all doses of cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan, Neosar) or just for high-dose Cytoxan?

Is bevacizumab (Avastin) use in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) or non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) related to a higher incidence of thromboembolic events?

Is CYP2D6 genotyping for tamoxifen (Nolvadex) sensitivity before use of the drug beneficial?

How soon should the creatinine be measured when dosing carboplatin (Paraplatin)?

What is the determining factor for preservation of fertility? Why can some women get pregnant after treatment and others cannot or do not? Is fertility preservation based on what chemotherapy one is receiving?

Which antidepressants are important to be aware of with patients on tamoxifen (Nolvadex)?

What is the impact of nicotine use on the efficacy of chemotherapy? What information is important to discuss with patients who continue to smoke while on chemotherapy?

Based on the current literature associating human papillomavirus (HPV) with head and neck cancer, what public health initiatives need to be implemented?