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Peds Exam 3a - Onc Flashcards

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peds vs adult cancer

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peds is not organ cancers
-born with it like blood and bone cancers
-kids respond well to chemo

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how are tumors named & symptoms

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type and location, symptoms are based on size, location & age

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when will we start to do radiation

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once they are over 2 years old d/t how it affects growth

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nursing considerations for post opt glioblastoma tumor removals

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-do not want to position on the side it was taken out of
-reduce ICP
-neck flexion
-NPO
-comfort measures
-eye care (moist & covered)

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neuroblastoma

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the most common malignant extracranial solid tumor in childhood (most common during infancy)
chest, neck, pelvis

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s/s of neuroblastoma

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depends on location and stage of disease

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therapeutic mgt of neuroblastoma

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-if they can remove them, they will
-chemo & radiation

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lymphomas

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hodgkin & non hodgkin
tumors that arise in the lymphatic system
-hod: more prevalent in 15 to 19 yr olds
-non: most prevalent in <14

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hodgkin disease has which type of cell

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reed-sternbery cells

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hodgkin disease treatment

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-chemo (does well for hod & non)
-radiation maybe
-HSCT (stem cell transplant)

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S/s hodgkin disease

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-painless
-enlarged lymph nodes
-fever
-night sweats

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bone tumor: osteosarcoma

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-seen in the long bones w/ pain, limping & decreased ROM
-spreads & hard to remove
-amputation of leg
work w/ child on body image

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bone tumor: ewing sarcoma

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not seen in young kids
intermittent pain that worsens + redness & swelling + systemic symptoms like a fever -> treated with chemo and radiation

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rhabdomyosarcoma

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specific to kids
-tends to mimic other things going on w/ vague non specific symptoms often overlooked, example: ear ache
-often spreads
-chemo & radiation

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wilms tumor (nephroblastoma)

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young person cancer
an encapsulated tumor that attaches itself around 1 or both kidneys, often caught during routine physical when we palpate the mass

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once you palpate a mass, what is the next step

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immediately stop palpation because we are at risk of rupturing the tumor -> get imaging and confirm or disprove

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wilms tumor clinical manifestations

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either no symptoms or abdominal pain, not eating well, and possibly blood in urine

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treatment of wilms tumor

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immediate nephrectomy w/ removal of all regional lymph nodes and chemo with or without radiation
good prognosis

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retinoblastoma

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congenital malignant tumor that arises from the retinal cells ( usually one sided), high chance of this being hereditary so if one kid has it then the others are at risk and need to be screened frequently

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retinoblastoma dx

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cats eye reflex instead of red eye reflux

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retinoblastoma treatment

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removal of the eye
very important to protect the good eye

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post opt care for eye removal

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-large pressure dressing
-wash out eye socket during dressing change
-antibiotic ointment

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if a sibling has retinoblastoma, how often should siblings be screened after the dx

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every 1-3wk for the first year after

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testicular tumors

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not common but need to teach the importance of testicular self examinations (same w/ breasts)

25
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what should you not see on a CBC w/ diff

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blasts, if seen or high not good because it indicates marrow is making cell prematurely

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leukemia

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stem cells in the bone marrow produce immature WBCs -> these cells proliferate rapidly by cloning filling the bone marrow -> leukemia cells enter circulation replacing normal WBC then they rapidly fill the bone marrow replacing stem cells resulting in anemia, thrombocytopenia & neutropenia

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what do stem cell produce

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RBCs & platelets

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consequences of leukemia

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-anemia
-more frequent infections
-bleeding
-spleen, liver and lymph glands show marked infiltration, enlargement & fibrosis

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presenting symptoms of leukemia

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-fever
-pallor
-bleeding
-malaise
-anorexia
-large joint & bone pain
-bone marrow failure

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cardinal signs of bone marrow failure

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-petechiae
-frank bleeding
-joint pain
-fatigue

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how do you dx leukemia

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bone marrow biopsy

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therapeutic mgt of leukemia

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-treatment of symptoms
-combination chemotherapy (specific for each pt)
-cranial irradiation (in some cases)
do not want it to spread to brain

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nursing considerations for child w/ cancer

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-educate family on disease & treatment
-treatment schedule & drug doses
-side effects & how to manage
-how to prevent complication
-support coping skills & offer resources
-maintain quality QOL
-adjust to chronic illness
-support G&D

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4 phases of chemotherapy

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-remission induction
-consolidation (CNS prophylaxis)
-intensification
-maintenance

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chemo: remission induction

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rapid induction of complete remission, lasts 3-4 wks, oral steroids & IV chemo

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chemo: consolidation

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strengthen remission. introduce CNS prophylaxis. intrathecal & IV administration

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chemo: intensification

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destroy remaining or resistant cells

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chemo: maintenance

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prevent relapse, treat metastasis

39
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can chemo cross the blood brain barrier

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no

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what is our main concern for a child w/ cancer and what will we watch for

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spread to the brain esp leukemia
headache, persistent nausea & vomiting, irritability, dizziness, seizures, behavioral changes, lateral eye movement

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short term side effects of chemo

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-immunosuppression
-infection
-myelosuppresion
-nausea
-vomiting
-oral mucositis
-alopecia

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long term effects of chemo

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-microdontia & missing teeth
-hearing & vision changes
-hematopoietic
-immunologic or gonadal dysfunction
-endocrine dysfunction
-alts in cardiorespiratory & GI/GU
-increase risk of adult cancers

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bone marrow suppression

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-admin of blood products
-anemia & thrombocytopenia interventions (low RBC & platelets)
-admin of colony-stimulating factors
-interventions for neutropenia

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alopecia

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children mind it less than adults do, adolescence care more than other kids (hair can grow back in a different color & texture)
biggest complaint is getting cold

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tricks for N/V

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-zofran <3
-avoid strong smells
-SFM w/ largest being before chemo
-cold foods rather than hot
-admin chemo early

46
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stomatitis

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mouth sores

47
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stomatitis prevention

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-keep oral mucosa and teeth clean
-use anti fungal & antibacterial mouth wash QID

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stomatitis treatment

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-rinse mouth w/ NS
-“magic mouth wash” as prescribed
-avoid local anesthetics (“ocaines”) in small children bc they have to be able to spit it back out

49
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if you swallow a swish and sip anesthetic mouth wash, why are we concerned

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can numb the airway and we can lose it

50
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oncologic emergencies: hemorrhagic cystitis

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chemo is affecting the bladder leading to blood in the bladder
-give lots of fluids w/ chemo to flush it
-want them to void frequently pH <7
-mesma medication to help bladder mucosa

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oncologic emergencies: tumor lysis syndrome

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when you have a large tumor burden w/ tumor cell destruction release -> produced is high levels of uric acid, potassium and phos in blood leading to hyperuricemia, hyponatremia, hypocalcemia & metabolic acidosis which can result in renal failure and death

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clinical manifestations of tumor lysis syndrome

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flank pain, lethargy, N/V, oliguria, pruritus, cardiac arrhythmias, impaired renal function, tetany, & neuro changes red alert

53
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what drug can we give for tumor lysis syndrome

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allopurinol -> reduces the conversion of metabolic byproducts to uric acid
lots of fluids, good I&Os, urine specific gravity <10, urine pH & neuro

54
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what to watch for in septic shock

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-drop in BP
-change in pulse
-hypercalcemia
give fluids & phos

55
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short adverse effects of radiation

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lots of effect to the skinn
tired, N/V, oral mucositis, myelosuppression

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pain mgt of cancer kids

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take very seriously bc we dont want them in pain
-oral or IV dosinng preferred
-appropriate dosage based on body wt
-titrated to increase analgesia & minimize side effects
-use age appropriate pain scales

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immunization & chemotherapy

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vaccines given 2 weeks before or during chemo should be considered inactivated. child should be revaccinated or receive live virus vaccines 3 months after chemo has stopped

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