Chapter 21: H&N cancer Flashcards
1
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hemiglossectomy
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partial removal of the tongue
2
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Cisplatin is common for H&N pts NIS:
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n/v kidney toxicity, loss of appetite, peripheral neuropathy, metallic taste
3
Q
Other common chemos for H&N
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gemcitabine, methotrexate (mouth sores), taxol (mouth sores),
4
Q
trismus is a side effect of CRT
A
trismus = lockjaw
5
Q
odynophagia
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pain with swallowing
6
Q
caphosol for H&N cancer patients
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can help with saliva secretions
7
Q
Scopolamine for H&N pts
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can help dry out the saliva
8
Q
lorazepam
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may help block cycle of repeated gagging
