Question

oncology nursing- which of the following test results is most important to know prior to a patient beginning lapatinib therapy a) blood trough level of capecitabine b) lipid profile screening. c) left ventricular EF d) ventilation and perfusion scan

Answer 1

c, Left ventricular EF
confirm the LVEF within normal limit before staring lapatinib therapy. lapatinib therapy is a  cancer medicine called a protein kinase inhibitor. It causes side-effects like diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, hand-foot syndrome, and high liver enzymes. Assess patient liver function, kidney function, and CBC and cardiac function before starting this medication.