CSO Exam Questions with Correct Answers
Ageusia
Loss or absence of the sense of taste
Allogenic marrow transplantation
Transfer of marrow from donor to another person who is not genetically identical
Antineoplastic agents
Chemical agents (cytotoxics, immuniologic preparations, hormones) or meds used to prevent
the development, maturation or spread of neoplastic cells
antioxidants
molecules (ie. vitamins) that blcok action of activated oxygen molecules (free radicals) that
can demage cells
antologous marrow transplantation
transfer of marrow from the pt's own tissue (from hematopietic stem cells)
cancer cachexia
wt loss, anorexia, wasting, immunosuppression, altered BMR, abnormalitis in fluid & energy
metabolism, lessening of the body's fat & muscle stores that accompanies advanced CA even
with adequate nutrition.
carcinogen
an agent (physical, chemical, or viral) that induces CA
carcinogenesis
,the origin or development of CA, a multistage, biological process that proceeds on a
continuum but is often described in stages of initiation, promotion and progression
cytokines
protein mediators produced by inflammatory cells in response to exogenous stimuli, produce
metabolic changes & wating
dysgeusia
impaired taste
graft-versus-host disease (GVHD)
a dz caused by the immune response of histoincompatible, immunocompetent donor cells
against the tissues of an immunoincompetent host; an immuniologic reaction of allogeneic
donor cells (graft) reacting against the pt (host) tissues
evidenced by icterus & abnormal liver functions, severe /secretory diarrhea - may need total
bowel rest --> isomotic, low residue, lactose-free diet --> solids with low lactose, fiber, fat &
acideity, gastric irritants --> regular diet
- usually 3 onths after transplant (but may be 7-10 days post)
hypogeusia
decreased taste acuity
initiation
the initial stage of tumorigenesis, involving transformation of cellular DNA
malignant neoplasm
mass of CA cells that invades surrounding tissues or spreads to distant areas of body
metastasis
, growth of malignant tissue that spreads to surrounding tissue or organs
myelosuppression
suppression of bone marrow cell production
neutropenia
a reduction of WBC (neutrophils) that can be caused by chemo or XRT, results in increased
susceptibility to life-threatening infections
pancytopenia
a reduction in all cellular elements of the blood
phytochemicals
nonutritive compounds in plants though to influence the process of tumorigenesis
progression
the phase in which tumor cells aggregate, grow autonomously and form benign tumors that
eventually lead to malignant phenotype with the capacity for tissue invasion & mets
Promotion
The stage of tumorigenesis in which initiated cells are activated by a promoting agent to
multiply and form a discrete tumor
radiation-induced enteritis
a condition of inflammation that can occur after XRT to the GI tract & that leads to diarrhea
& malabsorption
staging
Ageusia
Loss or absence of the sense of taste
Allogenic marrow transplantation
Transfer of marrow from donor to another person who is not genetically identical
Antineoplastic agents
Chemical agents (cytotoxics, immuniologic preparations, hormones) or meds used to prevent
the development, maturation or spread of neoplastic cells
antioxidants
molecules (ie. vitamins) that blcok action of activated oxygen molecules (free radicals) that
can demage cells
antologous marrow transplantation
transfer of marrow from the pt's own tissue (from hematopietic stem cells)
cancer cachexia
wt loss, anorexia, wasting, immunosuppression, altered BMR, abnormalitis in fluid & energy
metabolism, lessening of the body's fat & muscle stores that accompanies advanced CA even
with adequate nutrition.
carcinogen
an agent (physical, chemical, or viral) that induces CA
carcinogenesis
,the origin or development of CA, a multistage, biological process that proceeds on a
continuum but is often described in stages of initiation, promotion and progression
cytokines
protein mediators produced by inflammatory cells in response to exogenous stimuli, produce
metabolic changes & wating
dysgeusia
impaired taste
graft-versus-host disease (GVHD)
a dz caused by the immune response of histoincompatible, immunocompetent donor cells
against the tissues of an immunoincompetent host; an immuniologic reaction of allogeneic
donor cells (graft) reacting against the pt (host) tissues
evidenced by icterus & abnormal liver functions, severe /secretory diarrhea - may need total
bowel rest --> isomotic, low residue, lactose-free diet --> solids with low lactose, fiber, fat &
acideity, gastric irritants --> regular diet
- usually 3 onths after transplant (but may be 7-10 days post)
hypogeusia
decreased taste acuity
initiation
the initial stage of tumorigenesis, involving transformation of cellular DNA
malignant neoplasm
mass of CA cells that invades surrounding tissues or spreads to distant areas of body
metastasis
, growth of malignant tissue that spreads to surrounding tissue or organs
myelosuppression
suppression of bone marrow cell production
neutropenia
a reduction of WBC (neutrophils) that can be caused by chemo or XRT, results in increased
susceptibility to life-threatening infections
pancytopenia
a reduction in all cellular elements of the blood
phytochemicals
nonutritive compounds in plants though to influence the process of tumorigenesis
progression
the phase in which tumor cells aggregate, grow autonomously and form benign tumors that
eventually lead to malignant phenotype with the capacity for tissue invasion & mets
Promotion
The stage of tumorigenesis in which initiated cells are activated by a promoting agent to
multiply and form a discrete tumor
radiation-induced enteritis
a condition of inflammation that can occur after XRT to the GI tract & that leads to diarrhea
& malabsorption
staging
