Neoplasms Ch 5 Flashcards
1
Q
Neoplasm
A
Cellular growth that no longer responds to normal stimuli
2
Q
Benign
A
Non cancerous
Looks like tissue it is from
Encapsulated
Slow
3
Q
Malignant
A
Cancerous
Does not look like tissue it is from
Rapid reproduction
Spread into surrounding tissue
4
Q
Warning signs of cancer
A
Unusual bleeding and discharge Change in. Bowel or bladder habits Sore that does not heal Unexplained weight loss Anemia, persistent fatigue Painless solid lump
5
Q
Local effects of tumors
A
Pain
Obstruction
Tissue necrosis or ulceration
6
Q
Systemic effects of tumors
A
Anorexia Stress Anemia Severe fatigue Effusions Infection Bleeding Para neoplasm syndrome
7
Q
Diagnostic tests from cancer
A
Routine screening Self exam Blood test- PSA CT, MRI, ultrasound Biopsy
8
Q
Invasion
A
Local spread
Tumor cells grow onto adjacent tissues
9
Q
Metastasis
A
Spread to distant sites
Via blood or lymph or other body fluids
10
Q
Nutrition
A
Pts are malnourished
Vomiting/diarrhea
Sores in mouth
Malabsorption
Anorexia
Change in taste
11
Q
Malignant tumors
A
Skin cancer-visible
Ovarian cancer-high mortality, hidden
Brain tumor- can be fatal if benign or malignant
12
Q
Aptosis
A
Cell death
