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Cellular Regulation Exemplars Flashcards

1
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typical cause of infection in CA pts

A

pts normal flora

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2
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what can develop as a result of immunosuppressive therapy

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secondary cancers

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3
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leukemia

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bone marrow becomes packed with immature, non-functional cells
production of normal cells decreased

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4
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biggest issues in leukemia

A

infection and bleeding

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5
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antimetabolite that disrupts folic acid production

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methotrexate

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6
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fever is indicative of what in CA pts

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neutropenia

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7
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malaise/weakness is indicative of what in CA pts

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anemia

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8
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bleeding is indicative of what in CA pts

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thrombocytopenia

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9
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T or F: intense chemo/radiation must be given for up to 10 days prior to a BMT

A

TRUE

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10
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why is intense chemo/radiation given prior to BMT

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to get counts low, knock out cells

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11
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critical assessment of GVHD

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skin rash

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12
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vascular occlusive disease may result from what

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BMT

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13
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blockage of liver blood vessels by clotting and inflammation

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vascular occlusive disease

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14
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s/s of vascular occlusive disease

A 
jaundice
pain in RUQ
ascites
liver enlargement
wt gain
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15
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assessments for breast CA

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asymmetry 
palpable lump
nipple dimpling
nipple discharge
edema
skin retractions
orange peel appearance
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16
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common sites of metastasis from breast CA

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bone
lungs
brain
liver

17
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SE of tamoxifen

A 
DVT
PE
endometrial CA
hair and nail thinning
cataracts
wt gain
hot flashes
vaginal dryness
decreased libido
18
Q

what CA is tamoxifen commonly used to treat

A

breast

19
Q

grading system for prostate CA

A

gleason scale

20
Q

nursing assessments for prostate CA

A

urinary issues
difficulty having erection
blood in urine/semen
frequent pain in lower back, hips, upper thighs

21
Q

chemo is rarely used to treat this type of CA

A

prostate

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