APHON CHEMO CERTIFICATION EXAM V1.QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

APHON CHEMO CERTIFICATION EXAM
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How many people ages 0-21 are diagnosed with cancer each year?

15,000 - 16,000




What are the top 2 pediatric oncology diagnoses + the %

1. Leukemia - 29%

2. Brain / CNS - 26%




What is the 5 yr survival rate for all peds onc diagnoses?

For ALL?

For AML?

All Dx: > 80%

ALL: 90%
AML: 65%




Natural cell death

Apoptosis

, APHON CHEMO CERTIFICATION EXAM
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Cell death from an insult that leads to rupture of the cell membrane and spilling of cell contents
Necrosis




Regulates normal cell growth and repair
Proto-oncogenes




Blood cell production
Hematopoiesis




Period of time when the pt's WBCs are the lowest, from day 7-10

Nadir




What time is when a pt is at the greatest risk for infection

During Nadir




Goal of chemo

Stop cell cycle/growth from occurring and coming back