Treatments

Question 1

What is the goal of systemic cancer treatment?

Answer 1

Curative (eradication)
Palliative (increase comfort/treat symptom)
Prophylactic (prevent cancer)

Question 2

What are the treatments of esophageal cancer?

Answer 2

Treatment is usually delayed leading to a late diagnosis and poor prognosis.

Question 3

Treatment for type 1 diabetes

Answer 3

Insulin

Question 4

Treatment of type 2 diabetes

Answer 4

Involves exercise, diet, oral medication, and insulin if the disease progresses.

Question 5

What is the treatment for TB?

Answer 5

6-9 months of antimicrobial therapy

2 months of initial intensive-phase treatment

4-7 months of continuation phase treatment

Question 6

What is the treatment for bacterial pneumonia?

Answer 6

Antibiotics

Question 7

Treatment for Iron-deficiency Anemia

Answer 7

Increased iron consumption through replacement foods

• consume with vitamin C

Question 8

Treatment of Pernicious Anemia

Answer 8

IM (intramuscular) B12 injections if intrinsic factor is MISSING

ORAL B12 when intrinsic factor is PRESENT

Question 9

Treatment of Aplastic Anemia

Answer 9

Treat underlying cause

• Oxygen therapy
• Bone marrow transplant

Question 10

Treatment of Hemolytic Anemia

Answer 10

Hydroxyurea during crisis
Avoid triggers
Administration of OXYGEN
Hydrate
Vaccinate