Anthracyclines

Overview

4.5 out of 5 (33 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

6

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Anthracyclines are drugs extracted from Streptomyces spp. and used to treat various types of cancers. These agents are among the most effective anticancer drugs to date. This activity reviews the indications, contraindications, activity, adverse events, and other key elements of anthracycline therapy in the clinical setting as relates to the essential points needed by members of an interprofessional team managing the care of patients with the various cancers for which they are indicated.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Summarize the indications for anthracycline therapy in a chemotherapeutic regimen.
  • Identify the therapeutic mechanism of action of drugs in the anthracycline class.
  • Outline the potential adverse events profile associated with anthracycline use.
  • Review interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication to advance appropriate clinical outcomes with anthracycline chemotherapy for cancer treatment and drive optimal outcomes with the least adverse effects.

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