MDC2 Exam 1 Study Guide Questions With Correct Answers.

MDC2 Exam 1 Study Guide Questions With Correct Answers. What advice would you have for a patient who has a family history of cancer? -diagnostic testing -screenings -primary preventions -education on s/s Primary prevention Smoking Cessation, Chemoprophylaxis, Avoidance of Vice/Carcinogen, Avoid highly processed foods. Secondary prevention screenings, tumor markers Tertiary prevention prevention of sequela within the disease process your diagnosed with What are the steps in cancer cell development? 1) initiation - alteration of DNA synthesis 2) promotion - enhancing cell growth and replicate rapidly 3)progression - cells multiply and spread the cancer 4)metastasis - cancer moves from original location and colonizes elsewhere What sources affect cancer cell growth? 1) SMOKING CESSATION -hormones -age -environmental carcinogens -family history -genetics -organ recipients Purpose of radiation and side effects Purpose: shrink tumor side effects: -localized to that specific spot -skin irritation -bone marrow suppression -fatigue -altered taste and sensations Radiation exposure vs dose Exposure = how much radiation is delivered Dose = how much radiation is absorbed Why is it important to teach patients not to remove radiation markings? the markings are where the tumor is and if the markings are removed the tumor can be missed Tumors: malignant vs benign malignant = cancerous growth of abnormal cells; cells can migrate benign = non-cancerous, normal cells; cells do not migrate