Adult II - Mini Exam 1 Flashcards
Normal Platelet Count Range
150,000 - 400,000
Low Platelet Value for Bleeding Precautions
<50,000
Panic Value for Platelet Count
<5,000 bedrest
Normal WBC Value
5,000 - 10,000
WBC Value - Immunosuppression
<4,000
WBC Value - Strict Precautions
<1,000
Hemoglobin - Normal Value
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Hematocrit - Normal Value
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RBC - Normal Value
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Neutrophils - Normal Values
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Primary Cancer Preventions
- Avoid known or potential carcinogens
- Modify factors associated with cancer
- Removal of tissues that are at risk for CX
- Chemoprevention (med to reverse gene function)
- Vaccination (Gardisil)
Secondary Cancer Interventions
Screenings for early DETECTION
Ex: colonoscopy, PSAs
Tertiary Cancer Interventions
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American Cancer Society Prevention Recommendations
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Components for Cancer Diagnosis
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Cancer Staging
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Common complications of chemotherapy
Bone marrow depression
How to Tx bone marrow depression from chemo
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How to Tx Stomatitis from chemo
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How to Tx N/V from chemo
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How to Tx Alopecia from chemo
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How to Tx fatigue from chemo
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Examples of cytoprotective agents
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Common Radiation SE & how to TX
Wet & Dry desquamation
fatigue
Concerns with internal radiation
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Biological therapy
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