4th Year TNM Flashcards
1
Q
Tx
A
primary tumour cannot be measured
2
Q
T0
A
primary tumour cannot be found
3
Q
Tis
A
carcinoma in-situ (abnormal cells present)
4
Q
T1-4
A
size and extent of primary
5
Q
Nx
A
nodes cannot be assessed
6
Q
N0
A
no nodal involvement
7
Q
N1-3
A
number and location of node metastases
8
Q
M0
A
no distant spread
9
Q
M1
A
distant metastases
10
Q
what does PET-CT use?
A
radioactive tracer (FDG - glucose)
11
Q
what does glucose in a PET scan do?
A
highlights areas of increased metabolism, cell proliferation or hypoxia
12
Q
what is the use of bone scintography?
A
detects abnormal metabolic activity in bones
13
Q
duration for pain to be defined as chronic?
A
3 months
14
Q
morphine overdose management
A
naloxone
15
Q
conversion of codeine from morphine potency
A
1/10th
