Breat Cancer 2

Question 1

Non surgical therapy for breast cancer

Answer 1

Radiotherapy
Chemotherapy
Hormone therapy
Targeted therapy

Question 2

Radiotherapy bc

Answer 2

External beam or brachytherapy

Question 3

Chemotherapy

Answer 3

Cytotoxic drugs to destroy cancer cells

Question 4

Hormone therapy

Answer 4

Used to treat hormone receptor postibe breast cancer
Blocks oestrogen receptor or suppresses oestrogen synthesis

Oestrogen receptor blockers
Selective oestrogen receptor modulators
Aromatose inhibitors

Question 5

Targeted therapy

Answer 5

Herceptin: treats Her2-positive breast cancer

Perjeta , kadcyla and tykerb : treats her2-positive secondary breast cancer

Question 6

Nursing process assessment

Answer 6

How is the patient responding to her diagnosis
What coping mechanism does she find helpful
What psychological or emotional support does she have and use
Is there a partner, family member or friend available to assist
Educational needs?
Experiencing discomfort

Question 7

Nursing process diagnosis

Answer 7

Pain related to 
Fear related to
Disturbed sensory perception 
Impaired physical mobility 
Self care deficit
Risk for sexual dysfunction 
Deficit knowledge related to 
-drain management 
- arm exercise 
- hand and arm care

Question 8

Nursing process planning

Answer 8

Increased knowledge about the disease and treatment 
Active participation in the decision 
Improvement of coping skills 
Improvement of sexual function 
Free of pain
Wound healing
Compliance to treatment 
Reduce fear and anxiety

Question 9

Implmentation bc preoperative

Answer 9

Review and reinforce information on treatment options
Prepare patient what to expect before after and during surgery
Provide info
Inform patient about drain arm and shoulder mobility