week 2 - oncology nursing 2 Flashcards
are treatments usually given in combination?
yes
what are 4 side effects/risks of radiotherapy?
- skin changes
- fatigue
- localised pain
- radiation-induced secondary cancers
what are 7 signs of organ dysfunction?
“UNBASIC”
- decreased urine output
- nausea/vomiting
- difficulty breathing/shortness of breath
- abdominal pain
- skin rashes/cool/mottled skin
- increased lvls of bilirubin in blood
- coagulation abnormalities (easy bleeding/clotting)
what is radiotherapy?
localised treatment using high-energy X-rays or other particles
what are 6 complementary therapies for cancer management?
- acupuncture
- acupressure
- electrical stimulation
- yoga
- herbs
- massage
what is an example of neo-adjuvant treatment?
radiotherapy/chemotherapy used to shrink tumor prior to surgery
what are 6 side effects of chemotherapy?
- nausea
- vomiting
- hair loss
- anaemia
- susceptibility to infections
- affects healthy cells
what is chemotherapy?
systematic treatment using drugs that target rapidly dividing cells
what are 4 non-pharmacological measures in cancer management?
- psychoeducational interventions
- CBT
- exercise
- complementary therapies
what are 3 CBT techniques for cancer management?
- meditation
- relaxation techniques
- guided imagery
what are 7 treatments for neoplastic conditions?
- surgery
- radiation
- chemotherapy
- target therapy
- immunotherapy
- hormone (endocrine) therapy
- transplant
what are the 7 signs of sepsis?
“FoR Her Ocd CLEan”
- fever/hypothermia
- rapid breathing
- rapid HR
- signs of organ dysfunction
- confusion/altered mental state
- low BP
- elevated lactate levels
what are the 3 symptoms of neutropenic sepsis (febrile neutropenia)?
- low neutrophil count
- temp > 38
- signs of sepsis
what is adjuvant treatment?
therapy administered after primary treatment
