Clinical Conversations: Nursing Care for Patients With Multiple Myeloma
Overall Goal
Multiple Myeloma Epidemiology in the United States
Introduction
Complications of Myeloma: Kidney Disease
Complications of Myeloma: Bone Disease and Hypercalcemia
Complications of Myeloma: Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
Case Study
Initial Diagnostic Evaluationa-c
Diagnostic Criteria
Electrophoresis
Types of M-Protein
Special Types of Myeloma
Tests Useful in Some Circumstances
Diagnostic Criteria for Symptomatic Multiple Myeloma
MGUS
Case Study (cont)
Agents for Multiple Myeloma
Using Bortezomib
Principal Side Effects of Bortezomiba-d
Peripheral Neuropathy and Myeloma
Symptom Control for Peripheral Neuropathy
NCCN: Preferred Regimens for Myeloma Induction Therapy
Principal Side Effects of IMiDs
Side Effects With Bortezomib
Principal Side Effects of IMiDs (cont)
Preventing VTE With IMiDs
Important Risk Factors for VTE
Bone Destruction in Myeloma
Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ)
ASCO® Guidelines: Use of Bisphosphonates in Myeloma
Role of Nurses in Caring for Myeloma Patients
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