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Cancer & cancer therapies Flashcards

Cellular regulation

1
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What do neoplasms require for growth?

A

nutrients & oxygenation

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2
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This type of tumor has solid masses and have well defined borders, what is it called?

A

benign neoplasm

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3
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This type of tumor has irregular shape, grows aggressively, and cuts through surrounding tissues. This is called?

A

Malignant neoplasm

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4
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What are the 5 S&S usually seen with cancer?

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  1. loss appetite
  2. infection
  3. bleeding
  4. bruising
  5. weakness
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5
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Neoplasms are also known as?

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Tumors

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6
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TNM stands for?

A

Tumor
Nodes
Metastasize

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7
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Pain does not come from what?

A

Tumor itself

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8
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What is a good indicator of a tumor metastasizing?

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pain

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9
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What are the 4 treatments that can be given for cancer?

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Chemotherapy
Hormone Therapy
Radiation
Immunotherapy

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10
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What precautions would a chemotherapy patient be on?

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neutropenic

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11
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Chemotherapy is what? because it damages both cancerous and healthy cells

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cytotoxic

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12
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Chemotherapy agents are considered to be what?

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vesicant

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13
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Body fluids are considered radioactive for 48 hours post what 2 treatments?

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chemotherapy and radiation

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14
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What do patients have to wear outside the room when they are on neutropenic precautions?

A

mask

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15
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What can patients get when they are on neutropenic precautions?

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thrush

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16
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What 2 things do we not have in the patients room who is on neutropenic precautions?

A

no fresh fruit or flowers

17
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What visitors should not visit a patient on neutropenic precautions?

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children

18
Q

What type of room should patients be in when they have radiation therapy?

A

lead-lined room

19
Q

What are 2 ways radiation therapy can be done by?

A

Brachytherapy
External beam radiation

20
Q

What do workers have to wear when attending a patient who has radiation therapy?

A

lead apron

NUR 112- Exam 2 (3 decks)

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