NSG-434 The child with cancer
questions well answered
Boys have an overall higher incidence of - correct answer ✔✔ cancer than females
Caucasian children have higher incidences of cancer than - correct answer ✔✔ African
American children
The incidence of cancer is more pronounced in children ages - correct answer ✔✔ 0-4 years and
then again in adolescents 15 to 19 years of age
Risk factors for cancer - correct answer ✔✔ Radiation exposure
Carcinogenic drugs
Immunosuppressive therapy
Infections
Race
Genetic conditions
Diagnostic evals for cancer - correct answer ✔✔ -History and physical
,-Lab tests
CBC, LFT, Coagulation studies, urinalysis
-Diagnostic imaging
CT, MRI, PET, MIBG
-Surgery
-Pathologic evaluation
Biopsy
Multimodal therapy for cancer - correct answer ✔✔ -Combination of surgery, chemotherapy,
and radiotherapy
Surgery for cancer - correct answer ✔✔ Removes traces of tumor, restores normal function
Chemotherapy for cancer - correct answer ✔✔ -primary form of treatment
-combination drug regimens
-IV infusion through venous access devices
-precautions
-Experienced and trained nurses
Radiotherapy - correct answer ✔✔ -in conjunction with chemotherapy
-Side effects related to lethal damage to tissue
Biologic response modifiers - correct answer ✔✔ Alter the host's immunologic mechanisms
, -Direct antitumor effect
Blood or marrow transplantation - correct answer ✔✔ -Used with high doses of chemotherapy
or to replace dysfunctional marrow
-Cells previously stored are given IV after conditioning regimen
Signs and symptoms of cancer in children - correct answer ✔✔ -Fever and pain, common in
childhood, leading to easily missed problem
-Unexplained loss of energy
-Sudden vision changes
-Excessive rapid weight loss
Cancer causes damage to - correct answer ✔✔ normal tissues as well as malignant tissues
Cancer patients with infection - correct answer ✔✔ -Monitor signs of septic shock
-Fever with absolute neutrophil count lower than 500/mm3
-Prevention of infection is.a priority
The child with fever who has an absolute neutrophil count lower than 500 is at high risk for
developing - correct answer ✔✔ -Overwhelming infection
questions well answered
Boys have an overall higher incidence of - correct answer ✔✔ cancer than females
Caucasian children have higher incidences of cancer than - correct answer ✔✔ African
American children
The incidence of cancer is more pronounced in children ages - correct answer ✔✔ 0-4 years and
then again in adolescents 15 to 19 years of age
Risk factors for cancer - correct answer ✔✔ Radiation exposure
Carcinogenic drugs
Immunosuppressive therapy
Infections
Race
Genetic conditions
Diagnostic evals for cancer - correct answer ✔✔ -History and physical
,-Lab tests
CBC, LFT, Coagulation studies, urinalysis
-Diagnostic imaging
CT, MRI, PET, MIBG
-Surgery
-Pathologic evaluation
Biopsy
Multimodal therapy for cancer - correct answer ✔✔ -Combination of surgery, chemotherapy,
and radiotherapy
Surgery for cancer - correct answer ✔✔ Removes traces of tumor, restores normal function
Chemotherapy for cancer - correct answer ✔✔ -primary form of treatment
-combination drug regimens
-IV infusion through venous access devices
-precautions
-Experienced and trained nurses
Radiotherapy - correct answer ✔✔ -in conjunction with chemotherapy
-Side effects related to lethal damage to tissue
Biologic response modifiers - correct answer ✔✔ Alter the host's immunologic mechanisms
, -Direct antitumor effect
Blood or marrow transplantation - correct answer ✔✔ -Used with high doses of chemotherapy
or to replace dysfunctional marrow
-Cells previously stored are given IV after conditioning regimen
Signs and symptoms of cancer in children - correct answer ✔✔ -Fever and pain, common in
childhood, leading to easily missed problem
-Unexplained loss of energy
-Sudden vision changes
-Excessive rapid weight loss
Cancer causes damage to - correct answer ✔✔ normal tissues as well as malignant tissues
Cancer patients with infection - correct answer ✔✔ -Monitor signs of septic shock
-Fever with absolute neutrophil count lower than 500/mm3
-Prevention of infection is.a priority
The child with fever who has an absolute neutrophil count lower than 500 is at high risk for
developing - correct answer ✔✔ -Overwhelming infection
