What are the AID defining conditions?
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Oral thrush, Kaposi sarcoma, fungal infections, viral infections (herpes,
shingles), bacterial infections, TB, AIDS wasting syndrome, Protozoal and
fungal infections, malignancies (cancer)
What should you educate you pts on regarding radiation safety?
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Educate the pt and family to the ALARA (As Low As Reasonable and
Achievable)
,What are some side effects/interventions in regards to coping during chemo?
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- Assist in planning (transportation, nutrition, emotional support)
- Teach symptom management to maintain quality of life
- Offer community resources such as support groups
- Tell pt what the expect to decrease anxiety
- Encourage discussion of fears
What are some possible blood transfusion reaction, sx, and treatments?
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- Reaction usually occurs within the first 10-15 minutes of infusion or first
50cc of blood
- SX: Febrile, hemolytic, allergic, bacterial
1. STOP infusion and remove tubing
2. Initiate rapid response team
3. Assess pt, monitor v/s (including urine output), notify HCP
4. If pt has no other IV access maintain patent IV and flush w/ NS
5. Do not flush the contents of the blood transfusion tubing (causes more
blood to enter pt)
6. Administer oxygen and IVP of diphenhydramine
7. If shock is present, fluid resuscitation and hemodynamic monitoring is
needed
8. Blood pressure support with vasopressors may be needed
What is external beam (Teletherapy)?
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, Delivered through a source outside of the body; cause damage to tissue in
the path of the radiation
What are some safety interventions for patients with impaired cognition?
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safe environment, fall risk precautions, establish routines, education
What are the roles of OT, PT, Speech, Social worker, and Case manager?
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- OT: help to perform ADL
- PT: improve gross mobility skills
- Speech: speech, language, swallowing
- Social worker: support services and financial resources
- Case manager: support, guide and coordinate care for patients, families
and caregivers
What are the different managements at different stages of cancer?
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Oral thrush, Kaposi sarcoma, fungal infections, viral infections (herpes,
shingles), bacterial infections, TB, AIDS wasting syndrome, Protozoal and
fungal infections, malignancies (cancer)
What should you educate you pts on regarding radiation safety?
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Educate the pt and family to the ALARA (As Low As Reasonable and
Achievable)
,What are some side effects/interventions in regards to coping during chemo?
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- Assist in planning (transportation, nutrition, emotional support)
- Teach symptom management to maintain quality of life
- Offer community resources such as support groups
- Tell pt what the expect to decrease anxiety
- Encourage discussion of fears
What are some possible blood transfusion reaction, sx, and treatments?
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- Reaction usually occurs within the first 10-15 minutes of infusion or first
50cc of blood
- SX: Febrile, hemolytic, allergic, bacterial
1. STOP infusion and remove tubing
2. Initiate rapid response team
3. Assess pt, monitor v/s (including urine output), notify HCP
4. If pt has no other IV access maintain patent IV and flush w/ NS
5. Do not flush the contents of the blood transfusion tubing (causes more
blood to enter pt)
6. Administer oxygen and IVP of diphenhydramine
7. If shock is present, fluid resuscitation and hemodynamic monitoring is
needed
8. Blood pressure support with vasopressors may be needed
What is external beam (Teletherapy)?
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, Delivered through a source outside of the body; cause damage to tissue in
the path of the radiation
What are some safety interventions for patients with impaired cognition?
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safe environment, fall risk precautions, establish routines, education
What are the roles of OT, PT, Speech, Social worker, and Case manager?
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- OT: help to perform ADL
- PT: improve gross mobility skills
- Speech: speech, language, swallowing
- Social worker: support services and financial resources
- Case manager: support, guide and coordinate care for patients, families
and caregivers
What are the different managements at different stages of cancer?
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