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22 Cards in this Set
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What is the prognosis for a brain tumor? |
poor |
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Why is it difficult to remove brain tumors? (2 points) |
Close to brain parts with important functions No clear boundary between tumor and healthy brain |
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What is a Gliomas? (2 points) |
A tumor arising from Glial cells Can be benign or malignant |
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What is the most common glial tumor? |
Astroytomas |
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What is a glioblastoma multiforme? |
A grade 4 brain tumor
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Grade 4 brain tumors account for what % of all brain tumors? |
60% |
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Brain tumors only affect the brain area they are in: T/F? |
False. The pressure also pushes on other areas of the brain. |
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Increased Intracranial Pressure leads to: (3 points) |
Headache Nausea and vomiting Edema of the optic disc |
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Tumors in the frontal lobe tend to present early or late? |
late |
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Tumors in the central lobe tend to present early or late? |
early |
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Symptoms of Frontal Lobe Tumor (get 3) |
Dementia Mood change Behaviour Change Insight loss Incontinence Olfactory or Optic nerve malfunction |
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Central Lobe Tumor Symptoms (get 3) |
Contralateral limb weakness Contralateral sensory loss Dysphasia if dominant hemisphere |
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Temporal Lobe Tumor Symptoms (get 3) |
Dysphasia if dominant hemisphere Memory impairment Change in mood Change in behaviour Contralateral homonymous upper quadrant neglect |
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Parietal Lobe Tumor Symptoms (get 3) |
Spatial Disorientation Dyslexia (if dominant) Dysgraphia (if dominant) Dyscalcuia (if dominant) Contralateral Limb Neglect Contralateral homonymous lower quadrant neglect |
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Occipital Lobe Tumor Symptom (1) |
Contralateral homonymous hemianopia |
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Medical treatment of Brain tumor (6) |
Removal Biopsy Shunting Radiotherapy Chemotherapy Dexamethason |
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OT intervention for brain tumor removal (3) |
Compensatory Alternative strategies Environmental Modifications |
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OT Intervention for chemotherapy (4) |
Fatigue/Energy Conservation Measure functional abilities (FIM) Compensation (wheelchair) Discharge Planning |
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Karnofsky Performance Status Scale: what is it? |
quick screen of occupational performance on a scale of 0%-100% |
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Possible symptoms of Chemotherapy (6) |
Concentration Eye fatigue Hypersensitivity Dizziness Nausea Weight gain |
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Rehab Needs of Brain Tumor Patients (6) |
Muscle weakness Endurance Balance Flexibility Assistive Devices Mobility Devices |
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OT Intervention overall in brain tumor |
Light activity Train motor and cognition Optimize functional ability Encourage meaningful lifestyle Discharge planning |
