oncology

Question 1

what is neutropenia

Answer 1

abnormally low neutrophils (WBC) causing high sucseptibility to infection.

Question 2

what does bone marrow supression reduce

Answer 2

the number of cells such as leukocytes -affecting the immune system.
erythrocytes-minimising how much oxygeon the body carries
thrombocytes-responsible for blood clotting

Question 3

what is the normal range of neutrophils

Answer 3

2.00-7.0 x 109/L

Question 4

how many neutrophils would be considered neutropenia

Answer 4

0.5-1.0x109/l

Question 5

what is febrile neutropenia

Answer 5

presence of a fever higher then 38 degrees c with an absoloute neutrophil count of higher then 1.0x109/l

Question 6

what is neutropenic sepsis

Answer 6

0.5x109/l or lower with a temperature higher then 38 degrees c and other symptoms consistent with sepsis.

Question 7

what is extravastation

Answer 7

when the drug leaks outside the vein.

Question 8

what is pancytopenia

Answer 8

deficiancy of all types of blood cells. can occur in 7-14 day of chemotherapy.

Question 9

how does chemotherapy work

Answer 9

circulates through blood stream and kills all cells that are in the process of splitting into two cells, such as cancer.

Question 10

what is a tumour

Answer 10

cells that keep on multiplying until there are so many they form a mass/lump.

Question 11

how can you have chemotherapy

Answer 11

via IV infusion, injection into vein, tablets or capsules.