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28 Cards in this Set
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#1 cause of cancer death?
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Lung cancer
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What is cachexia?
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Profound state of ill health and malnutrition marked by weakness and emaciation
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Inflammation of the oral mucosa?
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Stomatitis
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Substances known to increase the risk for developing cancer
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Carcinogens
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Cancers associated with smoking?
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Lung
Bladder Kidney Mouth Lip Stomach Larynx Esophagus |
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PSA blood test used for detecting what type of cancer
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Prostate
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The acronym CAUTION stands for?
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Changes in bowel/bladder
A sore that doesn't heal Unusual bleeding/discharge Thickening or lump Indigestion/difficulty swallowing Obvious change warts/moles Nagging cough/hoarseness |
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4 common nonneoplastic growth patterns
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Hypertrophy
Hyperplasia Metaplasia Dysplasia |
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Abnormal cell growth is classified as:
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Neoplastic growth or
Nonneoplastic growth |
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Uncontrolled or abnormal growth of cells
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Neoplasm
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Characteristics of a benign tumor
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Slow, steady growth
Remains localized Contained within a capsule Smooth, well-defined, movable Resembles parent tissue Rarely recurs Rarely fatal |
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Characteristics of a malignant tumor
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Usually rapid growth
Metastisizes Rarely contained in capsule Irregular, more immobile Little resemblance to parent tissue Invades normal tissue May recur Fatal w/o treatment |
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Malignant tumor composed of epithelial cells
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Carcinoma
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Malignant tumor composed of connective tissue
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Sarcoma
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Lymphomas and leukemias originate from?
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The hematopoietic system
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Foods that reduce risk of cancer
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Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts
Carrots, Peaches, Squash Apricots, Oranges, Tomatoes Strawberries, Red/Green Peppers |
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TNM classification system
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T- Tumor size
N- Spread to lymph nodes M- Metastasis |
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A person with a pacemaker cannot have what radiology test performed on them?
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An MRI
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Important to know about skim marking for external radiation therapy
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No ointments, lotions or powders on marked area. Protect the radiated area from direct sunlight and avoid hot and cold applications
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Reduction in the number of circulating WBC's
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Leukopenia
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Medications for chemotherapy
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Alkylating Agents
Antitumor Antibiotics Antimetabolites Hormonal Agents Vinca Alkaloids Antineoplastic Agents |
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Reduction in the number of circulation platelets due to depression of the bone marrow
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Thromocytopenia
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Hair loss due to the destruction of hair follicles
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Alopecia
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What is TLS
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Tumor Lysis Syndrome
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Early signs of TLS
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Nausea, vomiting, anorexia
diarrhea, muscle weakness cramping |
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What nursing actions are required if a person has a DNR?
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None
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What are some non-medicinal pain control options?
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Distraction, massage
hypnosis, relaxation, music therapy |
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Process by which tumor cells spread
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Metastasis
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