Module 12

Question 0

Define tumor

Answer 0

The collective growth of the abnormal cells

Question 1

Define Ca

Answer 1

Uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body

Question 2

There are 2 types of tumors. Name them

Answer 2

Malignant- cancerous, Begnin- cancer free

Question 3

What is secondary Ca?

Answer 3

The other organs that the Ca is spread to

Question 4

Primary Ca

Answer 4

Originating site

Question 5

Metastasis

Answer 5

Spread of Ca

Question 6

List risk factors for Ca

Answer 6

Smoking, genetics,environment,diet,chemicals,radiation,alcohol abuse, ETOH (ethoalcohol), substance misuse,hormones, viruses (hpv)

Question 7

Name the 4 characteristics for changes in a mole

Answer 7

A- asymmetry, B-border, C-color, D- diameter

Question 8

Define Chemotherapy

Answer 8

A powerful drug that kills off cancer cells. Can be given thru IV or orally

Question 9

What is the purpose of doing surgery for a pt with Ca?

Answer 9

Surgery is used to remove the tumor, tissue and the lymphnodes

Question 10

Explain radiation

Answer 10

A bullseye is drawn on a pt and they are put in a room on their own. The pt must stand still and then a radioactive beam is directed at the tumor. The radiation beam breaks down the tumor.

Question 11

List 3 forms of biological treatments.

Answer 11

Bone marrow, stem cell and immuno therapy (natural things to boost immunity)

Question 12

List top 7 warning signs of Ca

Answer 12

Lump, changes in a mole, dysphasia, nagging cough, changes in bowel/bladder, sores that do not heal, unusual bleeding or discharge

Question 13

MSK..what is it?

Answer 13

Musculoskeletal disorder

Question 14

Symbol for fracture

Answer 14

#

Question 15

COPD

Answer 15

Chronic obstruction pulmonary disorder

Question 16

CVD

Answer 16

Cardiovascular disease

Question 17

CAD

Answer 17

Coronary artery disorder

Question 18

MI

Answer 18

Myocardial infarction

Question 19

Cyanosis

Answer 19

Bluish grey colour due to lack of oxygen

Question 20

HTN

Answer 20

Hypertension

Question 21

ETOH

Answer 21

Ethoalcohol

Question 22

NVD

Answer 22

Nausea vomiting diarreha

Question 23

Necrosis

Answer 23

Black dead tissue

Question 24

CSM

Answer 24

Colour, sensation, mobility

Question 25

Osteo

Answer 25

Bones

Question 26

Mye

Answer 26

Muscle

Question 27

Litis

Answer 27

Inflammation/infection

Question 28

Abx

Answer 28

Antibiotics

Question 29

NSAIDS

Answer 29

Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs

Question 30

MD

Answer 30

Muscular dystrophy

Question 31

MS

Answer 31

Multiple sclerosis

Question 32

NIDDM

Answer 32

Non insulin dependant diabetes mellitus

Question 33

SOB

Answer 33

Dyspnea

Question 34

DB&C

Answer 34

Deep breathing and coughs

Question 35

LDL

Answer 35

Bad cholesterol

Question 36

HDL

Answer 36

Good cholesterol

Question 37

GTN

Answer 37

Nitroglycerin

Question 38

DVT

Answer 38

Deep vein thrombosis

Question 39

TpA

Answer 39

Blood thinner, clot buster