Hematology / Oncology Flashcards
Cancer:
For Primary Prevention, we’re encouraging patients to make ___________ changes.
Our goal here is ____ prevention.
The highest priority thing to avoid to reduce risk of cancer is to avoid ______.
Also dietary changes, particulatly to avoid food “additives” like ____ and ______
Lifestyle
Risk
Smoking
fats & nitrites (think - hot dogs)
Cancer:
Secondary prevention is all about _____ detection.
early
Cancer:
Tertiary Prevention is monitoring & preventing ________ of the ______ cancer.
reoccurrence, primary
Cancer Diagnostics:
The “gold standard” is a ______
Post Biopsy care:
1) Monitor pt. based on type of anesthesia used & location of biopsy.
2) Monitor for _________
3) Position pt. as appropriate, ie. rt. side for liver biopsy.
Biopsy
Bleeding
Cancer Diagnostics:
The biggest reason why we take patient labs is to assess nutritional status, and identify _______.
organ involvement
Signs and Symptoms of Cancer:
The most notable sign(s) of a hematologic alteration is what?
Fever / infection
Signs and Symptoms of Cancer
A notable sign of cancer is called _________-Cachexia Syndrome, which is what?
Anorexia-Cachexia Syndrome
Unexplained and rapid weight loss
Signs and Symptoms of Cancer:
Pain is a major healthcare problem and indicates what?
Direct tumor involvement
tumor is the primary cause of the pain
Signs and Symptoms of Cancer:
Other rando things we’ll see:
L\_\_\_\_ Mole c\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Swallowing issues U\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ bleeding or discharge Hoarseness B\_\_\_\_ or b\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ changes
Lumps
Mole changes
Unusual bleeding / discharge
Bowel / bladder changes
Chemotherapy is the use of ____toxic meds. They’re used to:
1)
and
2) in conjunction with _______
cytotoxic
Extend life
In conjunction w/surgery
Chemotherapy:
Should be administered by _______ healthcare providers; BUT ___ nurses should be able to assess, identify and treat adverse effects.
certified
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