Chapter 34 Cancer, Immune System And Skin Disorders Flashcards
Autoimmune disorder
Conditions where the body attacks itself
Benign tumor
A tumor that does not spread to other body parts; it can grow to a large size
Cancer
See “malignant tumor”
Malignant tumor
A tumor that involves and destroys nearby tissue; it can spread to other body parts; (cancer)
Metastatic
The spread of cancer to other body parts
Port
An implanted device in the body that allows medications or fluids to be given into a vein; blood can also be withdrawn in needed
Stem cells
Cells with the potential to develop into many different types of cells in the body
Stomatitis
Inflammation (itis) of the mouth (stomat)
Tumor
A new growth of abnormal cells; tumors are being or malignant
AIDS
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
HIV
Human Immunodeficiency virus
IV
Intravenous
Growing older
Cancer occurs in all age groups. Most cancers occur in people over 65 years of age.
Radiation therapy
(Radiotherapy) kills cells
X-ray beams are aimed at the tumors.
Sometimes radioactive materials are implanted by or near tumor
Chemotherapy
Involves medications that kill cells. The medication may be taken orally or given intravenously.
Sometimes doctors create a port, an implanted device in the body that allows medication or fluid to be given into a vein
Skin disorders
Shingles - herpes zoster is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. The virus lies dormant (inactive) in the nerve tissue. Comes active years later.
Common in person over 50 years of age.
Healthy people blisters heal and pain goes away in 3 to 5 weeks
Psoriasis- American academy of Dermatology defines psoriasis as a chronic disease that develops when a persons immune system send faulty signals that tells skin cells to grow too quickly. New cells form in days rather than weeks.
Eczema- called contact dermatitis is a condition that consists of itchy, inflamed patches on the skin
A person has cancer. You know that
The tumor can spread to other body parts
Who has the greatest risk for cancer?
The person who smokes
Which is not a warning sign of cancer?
Painful, swollen joints
A person had surgery for cancer. The persons care will likely include
Pain-relief measures
Which of the following side effects might a person receiving chemotherapy experience?
Diarrhea
Mrs. Jones has cancer. She is telling you about her treatments and how she feels. What should you do?
Listen
HIV is spread through
Body fluids
HIV can enter the bloodstream in the following ways except
Through swimming pools and hot tubs used by infected persons
