A 64 year old man is scheduled to undergo chemotherapy for rhabdomyosarcoma, and the regimen includes ifosfamide. Which is most appropriate to include in chemotherapy orders for this patient?
A. IV hydration, mesna and frequent urinalysis
B. Leucovorin and frequent urinalysis
C. Allopurinol and frequent urinalysis
D. IV hydration, prophylactic antibiotics and frequent urinalysis
Answer:A
A 64 year old man is scheduled to undergo chemotherapy for rhabdomyosarcoma, and the regimen includes ifosfamide. Which is most appropriate to include in chemotherapy orders for this patient?
A. IV hydration, mesna and frequent urinalysis B. Leucovorin and frequent urinalysis C. Allopurinol and frequent urinalysis D. IV hydration, prophylactic antibiotics and frequent urinalysis