NUR 514 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS
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Describe anemia in relation to cancer. - correct answer- later
onset, can cause extreme fatigue
may administer growth factors (e.g. Epoetin) to stimulate RBC
growth
only give RBCs in extreme cases/when patient symptomatic
Describe benign tumor cells. - correct answer- normal
differentiation: retain most of their functional characteristics
not capable of spreading to other locations
nevi (moles), hypertrophic scars, benign tumors
excessive growth of abnormal cells
,Describe chemical carcinogens. - correct answer- many
chemicals have been identified as carcinogens over the years,
long latency period makes identification of carcinogens difficult,
certain drugs have been identified as carcinogens
Describe chemotherapy in relation to the treatment of cancer. -
correct answer- used to decrease number of cancer cells 🡪
inhibit cell replication
for: cure, control, or palliative
mainstay for most solid tumors (e.g. lung cancer) and
hematologic cancers (e.g. leukemia)
systemic:
oral, IM, IV
regional:
deliver drug directly into tumor site (e.g. intraperitoneal,
intraventricular, intravesical)
high concentration of drug with less systemic toxicity
,Describe control surgery in relation to the treatment of cancer.
- correct answer- reducing tumor mass to improve success of
chemo/radiation
Describe curative surgery in relation to the treatment of cancer.
- correct answer- removing entire neoplasm before it can
grow/metastasize
Describe diagnosis surgery in relation to the treatment of
cancer. - correct answer- biopsy or removal of masses
Describe malignant tumor cells. - correct answer- poor
differentiation: abnormal characteristics and functions
"Thrive and survive" - ability to infiltrate and spread to other
sites (metastasize)
cancer
excessive growth of abnormal cells
, Describe neutropenia in relation to cancer. - correct answer-
high risk for infection, sepsis, death
monitor temperature routinely, report and treat any sign of
infection
NEUTROPENIA + FEVER= EMERGENCY
Describe palliative surgery in relation to the treatment of cancer.
- correct answer- relieving obstructions/painful tumors to
improve QOL
Describe radiation in relation to carcinogens. - correct answer-
Radiation can cause cancer in almost any human tissue, damage
occurs to the DNA, ultraviolet radiation is associated with
melanoma and squamous and basal cell carcinoma.
Describe radiation in relation to the treatment of cancer. -
correct answer- emission of energy from a source🡪 travels
through space or some material
different types of ionizing radiation used for cancer
(technological advances are becoming more precise!)
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Describe anemia in relation to cancer. - correct answer- later
onset, can cause extreme fatigue
may administer growth factors (e.g. Epoetin) to stimulate RBC
growth
only give RBCs in extreme cases/when patient symptomatic
Describe benign tumor cells. - correct answer- normal
differentiation: retain most of their functional characteristics
not capable of spreading to other locations
nevi (moles), hypertrophic scars, benign tumors
excessive growth of abnormal cells
,Describe chemical carcinogens. - correct answer- many
chemicals have been identified as carcinogens over the years,
long latency period makes identification of carcinogens difficult,
certain drugs have been identified as carcinogens
Describe chemotherapy in relation to the treatment of cancer. -
correct answer- used to decrease number of cancer cells 🡪
inhibit cell replication
for: cure, control, or palliative
mainstay for most solid tumors (e.g. lung cancer) and
hematologic cancers (e.g. leukemia)
systemic:
oral, IM, IV
regional:
deliver drug directly into tumor site (e.g. intraperitoneal,
intraventricular, intravesical)
high concentration of drug with less systemic toxicity
,Describe control surgery in relation to the treatment of cancer.
- correct answer- reducing tumor mass to improve success of
chemo/radiation
Describe curative surgery in relation to the treatment of cancer.
- correct answer- removing entire neoplasm before it can
grow/metastasize
Describe diagnosis surgery in relation to the treatment of
cancer. - correct answer- biopsy or removal of masses
Describe malignant tumor cells. - correct answer- poor
differentiation: abnormal characteristics and functions
"Thrive and survive" - ability to infiltrate and spread to other
sites (metastasize)
cancer
excessive growth of abnormal cells
, Describe neutropenia in relation to cancer. - correct answer-
high risk for infection, sepsis, death
monitor temperature routinely, report and treat any sign of
infection
NEUTROPENIA + FEVER= EMERGENCY
Describe palliative surgery in relation to the treatment of cancer.
- correct answer- relieving obstructions/painful tumors to
improve QOL
Describe radiation in relation to carcinogens. - correct answer-
Radiation can cause cancer in almost any human tissue, damage
occurs to the DNA, ultraviolet radiation is associated with
melanoma and squamous and basal cell carcinoma.
Describe radiation in relation to the treatment of cancer. -
correct answer- emission of energy from a source🡪 travels
through space or some material
different types of ionizing radiation used for cancer
(technological advances are becoming more precise!)
