Childhood cancer Flashcards
1
Q
____ is the most common sign of childhood cancer
A
leukemia
2
Q
the definition of leukemia is,
cancer of the___ forming tissue.
proliferation of_____ WBC’s
A
- blood
- immature
(there’s soo many WBC’s that there is no room for platelete. so, now you also have someone who is thrombocytopenic and anemic)
3
Q
When you think of leukemia, think of what 3 things?
A
- immunosupression
- thrombocytopenia
- anemia
4
Q
2 types of leukemia,
ALL mean_____
AML means___
A
- acute lymphoid leukemia
- acute myelogenous leukemia
5
Q
Clinical manifestation of leukemia are:
A
- fever
- pallor
- anorexia
- petechiae
- vague abdomninal pain
- easily acquired infections
6
Q
Nephroblastoma is AKA___
A
Wilm’s tumor
7
Q
where is wilm’s tumor found?
A
in the kidney or as an abdominal mass
8
Q
the most common presenting sign is____ or a non-tender mass on 1 side of the abdomen.
A
swelling
9
Q
VIP things to remember on wilm’s tumor:
DO NOT palpate the___
gentle care with____ or moving patient
A
abdomen
bathing
