Radiation therapy Flashcards by Deonte Gibbs | Brainscape

Q

Brachytherapy

A

Internal radiation used to get to the cancer

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Q

Unsealed brachytherapy

A

client

FLUIDS

BOTH HAVE RADIATION

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Sealed brachytherapy

A

CLIENT

ONLY HAS RADIATION

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Q

How long can a visitor visit

A

30 minutes

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How far must a visitor stay away

A

6 feet

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How old must the visitor be

A

16 or older

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Who cannot visit

A

Pregnant

sick

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Nursing intervention to prevent dislodgement

A

Bedrest

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Type of badge to wear

A

film

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Q

Diet of someone with radiation

A

Low residue

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Teletherapy

A

External radiation delivered by a machine

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Q

Difference between teletherapy and brachytherapy

A

Teletherapy = not radioactive

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Q

Complication of teletherapy

A

Skin issues

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The biggest complaint of radiation

A

fatigue

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