Cancer Treatment

Question 1

what radiation methods cause pt to be radioactive?

Answer 1

brachytherapy - internal radioactive implants

Question 2

examples of antiemetics

Answer 2

ondansetron, metoclopramide, lorazepam, aprepitant, dexamethasone

Question 3

s/s of SIADH

Answer 3

FVO- weight gain, increased BP, bounding pulses, edema, crackles, confusion, muscle weakness

Question 4

s/s of hyponatremia

Answer 4

weakness, muscle cramps, anorexia
seizure, coma, death

Question 5

SIADH tx

Answer 5

salt tablets, diuretics, fluid restriction

Question 6

s/s of spinal cord suppression

Answer 6

back pain, weakness, loss of sensation, retention, constipation, sudden incontinence

Question 7

spinal cord suppression tx

Answer 7

high dose corticosteroids, surgery/rad

Question 8

hypercalcemia s/s

Answer 8

anorexia, polyuria, bone pain, kidney stones, ECG changes, muscle weakness

Question 9

hypercalcemia tx

Answer 9

IV hydration & loop diuretics, alendronate, calcitonin, dialysis

Question 10

SVCS s/s

Answer 10

erythema/edema of upper chest to face; SOB, stridor

Question 11

tx of SVCS

Answer 11

depends on cause - anticoags, pull central, rad/chemo, stent placement

Question 12

TLS s/s

Answer 12

hyperK, hyperP, high uric acid - AKI, kidney stones, dysrhythmias

Question 13

tx for TLS

Answer 13

IV hydration, diuretics, allopurinol