Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of cancer is ALL
A
systemic
2
Q
What is prognosis based on
A
WBC count at diagnosis, cytogenic factors, immunophenotype, age of diagnosis, amount of extramedullary involvement
3
Q
why does proliferation impact metabolism
A
it takes needed nutrients
4
Q
What does a high WBC count mean
A
poor prognosis
5
Q
What causes anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia
A
the bone marrow is not able to maintain normal levels of RBCs, WBCs, and platelets
6
Q
CBC results
A
decreased HgB, Hct, RBC, platelets
7
Q
Diagnostics
A
peripheral blood smear to assess for blasts, bone marrow aspiration, lumbar puncture, chest xray
8
Q
Labs to choose chemo options
A
LFTs, BUN, creatinine
9
Q
Nursing management
A
blood transfusions, prophylactic antibiotics
