cancer Flashcards
1
Q
pediatric differences
A
- normal cells are growing faster
- immature function of immune system
2
Q
normal cells are growing faster which leads to…
A
- faster growing cancers
- worse side effects
3
Q
childhood cancer manifestations
A
- pain
- muscle wasting
- anemia
- infection
- bruising
- neurologic symptoms
- palpable mass
4
Q
cancer diagnostics
A
- CBC w dffrntl
- bone marrow asprtn
- imaging
- biopsy
5
Q
cancer therapy
A
- surgery
- chemo
- radiation
- bone marrow/hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
6
Q
cancer surgery
A
completely remove, debulk, explore, biopsy
7
Q
how can parents ID problems early?
A
- fever
- malaise
- mild respiratory infection
8
Q
parents need to learn how to care for….
A
central line
9
Q
tumor lysis syndrome
A
rapid cell death released intracellular contents into bloodstream
»hyper-K
10
Q
septic shock
A
circulatory failure + hypotension
>cause inadeq tissue perfusion
11
Q
septic shock
may have inadequate ____ + nonfunctioning _____
A
neutrophil production
granulocytes
12
Q
treat septic shock w…
A
abx
incr perfusn
13
Q
space occupying lesions can cause…
A
vena cava syndrome
14
Q
chemo side effects
A
- bone marrow suppression
- n/v
- anorexia + wt loss
- oral ulcers
- constipation
- pain
15
Q
bone marrow suppression
onset + duration
A
- starts 7-10 dys after admin
- lasts 3-4 wk
