He enjoys watching TV and playing video games. Outside, Oliver likes to spend time ricling his bicycle and playing with his dog, Miss Lady. Oliver has responded well to the arsenic infusions without any adverse side effects. His bone marrow aspirate and biopsy done after 28 days of daily arsenic trioxide showed evidence of a good response to the medication. Oliver has to be I monitored closely for response and toxicity.
Patients can develop electroer cardiographic abnormalities.
No acute changes were expected, and Oliver did not require continuous cardiac monitoring. A common side effect is fluid retention including weight gain and pleuro-pericardial effusions. To check this, Oliver is weighed daily. He is observed for symptoms of chronic arsenic poisoning including garlic odor of his breath and perspiration, excessive salivation and sweating, stomatitis, generalized itching, sore throat, numbness, burning or tingling of the extremities, and hair loss. Early warning signs often include weakness, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation.