Oncology (AOTA) Flashcards
most common types of cancer
prostate
breast
lung
colorectal
side effects of chemo
alopecia (hair loss) fatigue anemia diminished hearing or vision peripheral neuropathy thrombocytopenia (decreased platelets)
precautions for pt on chemo
- use mask d/t compromised immune system
- screen for anxiety, depression, fatigue
- extra care to avoid dropping things
- monitor for excessive bleeding
- may have restricted diet d/t yeast infection in mouth
side effects of radiation
burns
precautions for pt on radiation
- assist to maintain joint ROM while maintaining integrity of burned skin
- use water-based ointments
side effects of surgery
varies
lymphedema with mastectomy
precautions for pt post-surgery
- refrain from bathing area until staples/sutures removed
2. prevent dependent edema
hormone therapy as cancer tx
use of hormones to decrease estrogen (estrogen increases the spread of some cancers)
side effects of hormone therapy
menopause-like symptoms
hot flashes
mood swings
precautions for pt during hormone therapy
monitor room temp and client mood
immunotherapy
use of medicine to block or heighten immune system response
side effects of immunotherapy
skin welts
precautions for pt receiving immunotherapy
avoid scratching the skin
Evals to use for pt with cancer
COPM
Occupational Performance History Interview- II
Brief Fatigue Inventory
M.D. Anderson Symptom Inventory
Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy- General
OT interventions for cancer
- *Will vary depending on dx
1. energy conservation/fatigue management/activity tolerance
2. independence and safety in ADLs and IADLs
3. AE/AT
4. psychosocial support
5. caregiver training and support
6. sensory education and desensitization
7. scar management
8. w/c seating and positioning
9. fall prevention
10. lymphedema tx
11. PAMS
12. end of life care
