title: Chemotherapy: how safe for the caregiver?
abstract: Antineoplastic drugs are routinely administered by nurses in the home setting. The potential for nurse occupational exposure to these drugs is increased by an inadequate understanding of the risks inherent in administering these agents. This article addresses issues related to safe administration of these drugs in a home environment.
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Grajny
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Christie
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Tichy
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Talashek
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000145:classification / Q000494:pharmacology; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D009740:Nursing Staff; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D016272:Occupational Health
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents