Cancer Tute

Question 1

Febrile neutropenia
Patho
Signs
Treatment

Answer 1

Development of fever and infection
Low number of neutrophil

Fever
Hypotension
Rigors
Hypoxia
Tachycardia 

Urgent 
Iv access, fluid & antibiotic 
Give panadol
Provide test
To determine illness

Question 2

Tumour- lysis syndrome

Patho
Signs
Treatment

Answer 2

Occurs when a large number of cancer cells die and leaves residue in the blood stream

High potassium 
High phosphate 
High uric acid
Low calcium
Weakness, cramps, diarrhoea, nausea

Hydration
Allupurinol

Question 3

Spinal cord compression

Answer 3

Malignant tumour in epidural space of spinal cord

Constipation
Pain weakness
Imbalance

Usjng meds
Cortisol know the body’s response
Radiotherapy

Question 4

Extravasation

Answer 4

Leakage of chemotherapy from vein into tissue

Pain
Swelling
Blistering

Extract drug
Hot and cold compress
Stop infusion

Question 5

Hypercalcaemia

Answer 5

High calcium
Multiple miluma, boney disease
Over acting the 4 tiny glands in the neck from cancer and extra calcium

Muscle weakness
Vomiting
Nausea
Fatigue

3L hydration/ day
Pamidronate infusion

Question 6

Side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy

Answer 6

Myelosuppression
Gastrointestinal effect
Alopecia and skin reaction
Pain
Cognitive changes and chemobrain

Question 7

Myelosupression

Answer 7

Neutropenia
Anaemia
Thrombocytopenia

Wearing ppe
Regulation of obs
Assisting in nutrition
Ppe, prescribed treatment

Question 8

Gastrointestinal effects

Answer 8

Mucositis
Nausea and vomiting 
Anorexia
Diarrhoea 
Constipation

Good oral
Dietician
N and v
Antiemetic
Drink fluid lax monitor bowel