1.3a Immune Flashcards

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External Factors:

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External Factors:

nutritional status, chemical exposure, UV radiation, and environmental Pollution

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Internal Factors:

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Internal Factors:
Genetics, functioning of neurological and endocrine systems, chronic illnesses, variations on our anatomy and physiology
Increased morbidity and mortality related to infections
Increase in cancer and autoimmune disorders

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The Patient with H I V Infection

what is it

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Human immunodeficiency virus (H I V)
Progresses to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
Final, fatal stage of H I V
Retrovirus
Spread by direct contact with infected blood and body fluids
Blood, semen, vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal fluid
Not spread by casual contact

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The Patient with H I V Infection

Behavioral risk factors

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Behavioral risk factors
Unprotected anal intercourse
Heterosexual intercourse
Injection drug use
Needle and paraphernalia sharing
Small occupational risk of health care providers
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Manifestations of H I V

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May be overlooked by healthcare providers
Delay in care and treatment
Asymptomatic to severe immunodeficiency
Multiple opportunistic infections
Fever
Sore throat
Malaise
Arthralgias and myalgias
Headache
Rash
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Manifestations of AIDS

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H I V progresses to AIDS
CD4-T cell count <200 mcL
General malaise
Fever
Fatigue
Night sweats
Involuntary weight loss
Skin dryness, rashes, diarrhea, oral lesions (hairy leukoplakia, candidiasis, gingival inflammation and ulcerations)
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Neurologic Effects of H I V

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H I V-associated neurocognitive disorders (H A N D)
Complex neurologic manifestations of H I V
Motor function and cognitive function affected

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Neurologic Effects of H I V

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Inflammatory, demyelinating, degenerative changes

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Neurologic Effects of H I V

HAD

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H I V-associated dementia (H A D; formerly AIDS dementia complex)
Late complication of H I V
Fluctuating memory loss
Confusion
Apathy (lack motivation to do anything or just don't care about what's going on around you)
Diminished motor speed
Lethargy
Difficulty concentrating
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Opportunistic Infections Associated with H I V

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Most common manifestations of AIDS
Risk predictable by C D4 T-cell count
<200/m c L opportunistic infections and cancer likely

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Opportunistic Infections Associated with H I V

Most common

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Pneumocystis pneumonia (serious infection caused by the fungus Pneumocystis jirovecii. Most people who get PCP have a medical condition that weakens their immune system, like HIV/AIDS, or take medicines (such as corticosteroids) that lower the body's ability to fight germs and sickness.)
Most common opportunistic infection
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Opportunistic Infections Associated with H I V

Tuberculosis

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Tuberculosis
Reactivation of prior infection
Leading cause of death among those with H I V

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Opportunistic Infections Associated with H I V

Other

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Other infections
Toxoplasma gondii
Cryptococcus neoformans
Candida albicans

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Secondary Cancers to H I V
Kaposi Sarcoma (K S)
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Kaposi Sarcoma (K S)
Seen in fewer than 1% of patients with H I V due to antiretroviral therapy (A R T)
Herpes virus transmitted through sexual contact
Vascular macules, papules, or violet lesions

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Secondary Cancers to H I V

Lymphomas

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Lymphomas
Malignancies of lymphoid tissue
Late manifestation of H I V

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Secondary Cancers to H I V

Cervical Cancer

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Cervical Cancer
Frequently develops in women with H I V
Pap smear every 6 months

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Other Conditions Associated with H I V/AIDS

Cardiovascular

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Cardiovascular complications
Coronary heart disease
Dyslipidemia

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Other Conditions Associated with H I V/AIDS

Hepatic

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Hepatic complications
90% of patients with H I V are also infected with H B V
A R T may have negative affects on liver

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Other Conditions Associated with H I V/AIDS

nephropathy

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H I V - a s s o c i a t e d nephropathy
Disproportionately affects African-Americans and Hispanic/Latinos
Excessive protein in urine, nitrogen in blood
Glomerular lesions

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Diagnosis of H I V

H I V rapid antibody test

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H I V rapid antibody test: finger prick used to provide blood sample for antigen test strip; turns color if positive antibody present and takes <30 minutes.

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Diagnosis of H I V

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (E L I S A)

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Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (E L I S A): Most common screen test. Only detects antibodies, not virus. Can have false negative if done prior to 13 weeks from infection

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Diagnosis of H I V

Western blot antibody testing

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Western blot antibody testing: Blood serum mixed with HIV proteins to detect antibody/antigen reaction. 99.9% sensitive if done with ELISA test

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Diagnosis of H I V

viral load testing

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H I V viral load testing: Measures amount of active replicating HIV. Correlates with disease progression/treatment effectiveness

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Diagnosis of H I V

C B C

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C B C: checks for anemia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia

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Diagnosis of H I V | Absolute C D4 lymphocyte count
Absolute C D4 lymphocyte count: Most widely used test to monitor disease progress and guide therapy. AIDS defined as CD4 cell counts <200/mm3 or CD4 lymphocytes <14% regardless of an opportunistic infections present.
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Diagnosis of H I V | H I V drug-resistance testing
H I V drug-resistance testing: Test to determine the sensitivity or resistance of virus in relation to current medication regimen.
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CDC Recommendations Recommendations for Testing
Voluntary and confidential Should involve counseling All Healthcare settings should provide routine, voluntary screening for HIV STI and TB treatment should include HIV screening Patients and prospective partners should be tested prior to new sexual relationships Annual HIV screening should be performed annually for high risk individuals
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Medications for Treatment of H I V | ART
Antiretroviral therapy (A R T) Expensive Wholesale between $1931 and $3057 for a 30-day supply Not including drugs for opportunistic infections/complications Goals: suppress infection, provide prophylaxis of opportunistic infections, and decrease symptoms and prolonging life.
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Medications for Treatment of H I V
Combination therapy | Three or more drugs from at least 2 different classes
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Medications for Treatment of H I V | Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (N R T I)
Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (N R T I) Mainstay of A R T Inhibits action of viral reverse transcriptase Acts as chemical decoy, preventing RNA from being copied to DNA. Nursing: allergic reaction, nausea, headache, peripheral neuropathy, anemia, neutropenia, assess CBC/Chemistry for liver and pancreas involvement.
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Medications for Treatment of H I V | Protease inhibitor
Protease inhibitor Block function of protease Combined with other drugs, may be effective in eliminating virus Nursing: Assess for liver and cardiovascular disease and Diabetes, lipodystrophy, creatinine clearance and flank pain, Nausea, intestinal distress, headache, periph. neuropathy common
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Medications for Treatment of H I V | Nonnucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (N N R T I)
Nonnucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (N N R T I) High incidence of cross-resistance to N R T I s, Only one used at a time, Risk for liver toxicity Nursing: Assess for hx liver disease, PO, assess for skin rash, kidney function, anemia, and liver function.
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Medications for Treatment of H I V | Entry Inhibitors
Entry Inhibitors Prevention of viral entry into host cells Injection 2x daily, expensive, candidate if resistant to ART Nursing: Respiratory infection risk, cough, fever, URI, abdominal pain, dizzy, rash
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Medications for Treatment of H I V | H I V integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor
H I V integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor Targets enzyme that integrates viral genetic material into human D N A Approved for patients resistance to ART Nursing: nausea, diarrhea, and headache
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Medications for Treatment of H I V | Adherence
Patient adherence most important factor Interruptions in A R T correlate with rapid viral load increases Increased risk for rapid disease progression Referral to H I V/AIDS specialist recommended
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HIV Nutritional Guidelines
Poor Food Preparation and Storage can make people sick Wash hands before and after prepping food and clean workspaces Rinse fruits and veggies with clean water Thaw out foods in refrigerator and not at room temperature Cook meats well done (165-212 degrees) Do not eat raw, soft-boiled or over easy eggs No sushi, raw meats, or unpasteurized milk or dairy products Refrigerate leftovers and throw out food refrigerated more than 3 days
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HIV Nutritional Guidelines | Weight
Patients with HIV may have trouble maintaining weight related to their disease or medications causing reduced appetite, poor tasting food, poor absorption, mouth sores, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue. To maintain weight: add more protein (meats, fish, beans, dairy products, nuts) and calories (fats and carbs: butter, sour cream, cheese, avacodos, breads, oatmeal, pasta, potatoes and rice)
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Interprofessional Care of the Patient with H I V | Goals of Care
Goals of Care: Early identification of infection and treatment Promotion of health maintenance Prevention of opportunistic infections Treatment of disease complications Provide emotional and psychosocial support
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The Patient with Leukemia
Ratio of red to white blood cells is reversed. normal ratio is 1 WBC for every 600-700 RBC Characteristics Replacement of bone marrow by malignant immature W B C s Abnormal immature circulating W B C s Infiltration of these cells into the liver, spleen, and lymph nodes
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Physiology Review Myeloblasts **DO NOT NEED TO MEMORIZE
Myeloblasts Granular leukocytes (granulocytes) Neutrophils- most numerous, phagocytes, first to arrive at injured tissue Eosinophils- allergic response and parasitic infections Basophils- inflammatory response (histamine release)
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Physiology Review Monoblasts **DO NOT NEED TO MEMORIZE
Monoblasts Monocytes- phagocytic cells, dispose of foreign and waste material Macrophages- phagocytic cells, dispose of foreign and waste material
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Physiology Review Lymphoblasts **DO NOT NEED TO MEMORIZE
Lymphoblasts Lymphocytes- smallest WBCs, important piece of immune system B cells- humoral response and antibody production T cells- Part of cell-mediated immune response
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Pathophysiology of Leukemia
Leukemia begins with malignant transformation of a single stem cell that multiplies slowly and differentiates abnormally. Cells do not function as mature WBC’s and are ineffective in the inflammatory and immune responses Leukemia results in severe anemia, infection, and bleeding Fatal without treatment
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Manifestations of Leukemia
The general manifestations of leukemia, regardless of type, results from anemia, infection, and bleeding Anemia: pallor, fatigue, tachycardia, malaise, lethargy, and dyspnea on exertion Infection: fever, night sweats, oral ulcerations, and frequent or recurrent respiratory, urinary, integumentary, or other infections. Bleeding: bruising, petechiae, bleeding gums, and bleeding within specific organs or tissues
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Classifications of Leukemia | Major types
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (A L L) Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (C L L) Acute myeloid (myeloblastic) leukemia (A M L) Chronic myeloid leukemia (C M L)
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Classifications of Leukemia | Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (A L L)
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (A L L) Malignant transformation of B cells, rapid onset, most common in children/young adults Immature cells
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Classifications of Leukemia | Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (C L L)
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (C L L) Proliferation/accumulation of small, abnormal, mature lymphocytes in bone marrow, peripheral blood, body tissues Gradual onset
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``` Classifications of Leukemia Acute myeloid (myeloblastic) leukemia (A M L) ```
``` Acute myeloid (myeloblastic) leukemia (A M L) Uncontrolled proliferation of myeloblasts and hyperplasia of bone marrow/spleen ```
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Classifications of Leukemia | Chronic myeloid leukemia (C M L)
Chronic myeloid leukemia (C M L) | Abnormal proliferation of all bone marrow elements
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Incidence of Leukemia
Diagnosed 10 times more often in adults than in children Highest incidence in the United States, Canada, Sweden, New Zealand Men affected more frequently Unknown cause
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Risk factors of Leukemia
``` Risk factors Cigarette smoking Chemicals such as benzene Exposure to ionizing radiation Down's syndrome higher risk ```
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Leukemia Diagnosis
C B C with differential Evaluates cell counts, hemoglobin and hematocrit levels, and the number, distribution, and morphology (size and shape) of WBC’s Platelets Identifies thrombocytopenia secondary to leukemia and the risk of bleeding Bone marrow examination Provides information about cells within the marrow, type of erythropoiesis, and maturity or erythropoietic and leukopoietic cells
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Leukemia Treatment and Therapy
Chemotherapy Single or combination chemotherapy Radiation therapy Damages cellular D N A so that cell cannot divide, multiply Bone marrow transplant (B M T) Often used in conjunction with or following chemotherapy or radiation Allogenic (donor) or Autologous (patient's own)
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The Patient with Malignant Lymphoma
Hodgkin Disease- Reed-Sternberg Cells; most curable cancer Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma- T-Cells, B-Cells, or macrophages; more common than Hodgkin Disease Malignancies of lymphoid tissue Characterized by proliferation of lymphocytes, histocytes, and precursors or derivatives
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Manifestations of Malignant Lymphoma | Hodgkin Lymphoma
``` Hodgkin Lymphoma Manifestations Painlessly enlarged lymph nodes in cervical or subclavicular region Persistent fever Night sweats Fatigue, malaise Weight loss Pruritus Anemia Enlarged spleen ```
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Manifestations of Malignant Lymphoma | Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
``` Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Manifestations Painless lymphadenopathy localized or widespread Persistent fever Night sweats Fatigue, malaise Weight loss Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting Headaches Altered Mental Status Seizures CNS involvement ```
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Pathophysiology | Hodgkin lymphoma
``` Hodgkin lymphoma Develops in a single lymph node or chain of nodes, spreads to adjoining cells Reed-Steinberg cells Immune system impairment Etiology unknown Contributing factors Epstein-Barr virus Genetic factors ```
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Pathophysiology | Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma Does not contain Reed-Steinberg cells Etiology unknown Viral infections can play a role, EBV and HIV, genetics Manifestations Early, similar to Hodgkin disease Fever, night sweats, fatigue, and weight loss are less common
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Course of Lymphoma | Stages 1-4
Disease Staging Stage I: Involvement of a single lymph node region or lymphoid structure Stage II: Involvement of two or more lymph node regions on the same side of the diaphragm Stage III: Involvement of lymph node regions or structures on both sides of the diaphragm Stage IV: Involvement of an extranodal site
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Course of Lymphoma | Prognosis
Prognosis determined by Stage of disease Presence of systemic manifestations Factors such as age Prognosis good when localized to one or two node regions Anemia, thrombocytopenia, and older age reduce likelihood of cure
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Treatment of Lymphoma
Chemotherapy Followed by radiation therapy Choice of drug combination depends on patient's age, stage of disease Immunotherapy Rituximab Alone or with cyclophosphamide, vincristine, and prednisone (C V P) Radiation therapy May be primary treatment for early-stage Hodgkin Stem cell transplant Autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplant (P B S C T) Complications of treatment Permanent sterility Secondary cancer a late adverse effect
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The Patient with Multiple Myeloma | what is it
Malignancy in which plasma cells multiply uncontrollably
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The Patient with Multiple Myeloma | Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology Cells infiltrate bone marrow, lymph nodes, and spleen Affected bones are weakened Pathologic fractures
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The Patient with Multiple Myeloma | Incidence and Risk Factors
Incidence and Risk Factors: Affects African Americans nearly twice as often as Caucasian Americans, men more than women Unknown cause
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Manifestations of Multiple Myeloma
``` Bone pain Rapid bone destruction Hypercalcemia Manifestations of neurologic dysfunction Recurrent infections Renal failure- Bence Jones Protein Pancytopenia (low blood count for all three types of blood cells) ```
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Diagnosis and Staging of Multiple Myeloma
X-rays: reveal ”punched out” lesions in bones Bone marrow examination: ↑ immature plasma cells C B C: anemia with ↑ ESR Protein electrophoresis: ↑ IgG antibody Serum calcium, creatinine, uric acid, and B U N levels: all are often elevated Urinalysis: Bence Jones Protein Biopsy of myeloma lesions confirms diagnosis
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Diagnosis and Staging of Multiple Myeloma | Based on?
Staging: Based on hemoglobin, serum calcium levels, amount of abnormal protein present, and degree of bone involvement
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Treatment of Multiple Myeloma
``` No cure Induction chemotherapy Stem cell transplant Maintenance chemotherapy Combination chemotherapy Localized radiation therapy Plasma exchange therapy ```