NU 421 CANVAS 2 EXAM NEWEST 2025 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
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What skin cancers are highly metastatic? - DETAILED ANSWER-Squamous Cell carcinoma and
melanoma
How is skin cancer prevented? - DETAILED ANSWER-avoid tanning
beds use sunscreen perform annual skin examination if you have
moles
Would you rather have bladder cancer or pancreatic cancer? - DETAILED ANSWER-bladder
cancer because it is not near as deadly as pancreatic cancer
How deadly are glioblastomas? - DETAILED ANSWER-very deadly
What is Vena Cava Syndrome? - DETAILED ANSWER-compression of the superior vena cava by a
tumor, interference with venous return and subs engorgement of vessels of the upper
extremities and trunk
What are clinical findings of vena cava syndrome? - DETAILED ANSWER-Periorbital edema
Edema above the heart
Dysphagia tightness of
throat What is
,periorbital edema? -
DETAILED ANSWER-
swelling around the
eyes
What is dysphagia? - DETAILED ANSWER-difficulty swallowing
How is vena cava syndrome managed? - DETAILED ANSWER--radiation or chemo for tumor
reduction
- steroid therapy
- elevate HOB, watch respiratory
What are cancer risk factors? - DETAILED ANSWER-Age, genetics, immunologic fx, smoking,
nutrition
What are the ABC's of Moles? - DETAILED ANSWER-Asymmetry
Border irregularity
Color: multiple colors
Diameter Changes: increase 1/4 inch
Evolution: Changes in shape, size, color
What is the #1 diagnositc toll for suspicious lesions to determine malignancy? - DETAILED
ANSWER-Biopsy
What are risk factors for skin cancers? - DETAILED ANSWER-UVL ( Overexposure to the sun )
Light complexions, light hair
, Age ( greater >60 )
What types of questions should be asked for somebody that has a concerning mole? - DETAILED
ANSWER-How long has it been there?
Has it been growing?
What diet is reccomended to reduce risk of cancer? - DETAILED ANSWER-Low sugar
Low fat
High Fiber
What does CAUTION stand for in reference to cancer signs and symptoms? - DETAILED
ANSWERChange in bowel/bladder habits
A sore that does not heal
Unusual bleeding/discharge
Thickening of breast tissue/lump
Indigestion or dysphagia
Obvious change in wart or mole
Nagging cough or hoarseness
How do we treat pain related to cancer? - DETAILED ANSWER-Opioids- ongoing prevention
add in Tylenol or ibuprofen if needed
What is a normal PSA level? - DETAILED ANSWER-<4 ng/mL
What is a normal CEA? - DETAILED ANSWER-0-2.9 nonsmokers
0-5 smokers
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
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What skin cancers are highly metastatic? - DETAILED ANSWER-Squamous Cell carcinoma and
melanoma
How is skin cancer prevented? - DETAILED ANSWER-avoid tanning
beds use sunscreen perform annual skin examination if you have
moles
Would you rather have bladder cancer or pancreatic cancer? - DETAILED ANSWER-bladder
cancer because it is not near as deadly as pancreatic cancer
How deadly are glioblastomas? - DETAILED ANSWER-very deadly
What is Vena Cava Syndrome? - DETAILED ANSWER-compression of the superior vena cava by a
tumor, interference with venous return and subs engorgement of vessels of the upper
extremities and trunk
What are clinical findings of vena cava syndrome? - DETAILED ANSWER-Periorbital edema
Edema above the heart
Dysphagia tightness of
throat What is
,periorbital edema? -
DETAILED ANSWER-
swelling around the
eyes
What is dysphagia? - DETAILED ANSWER-difficulty swallowing
How is vena cava syndrome managed? - DETAILED ANSWER--radiation or chemo for tumor
reduction
- steroid therapy
- elevate HOB, watch respiratory
What are cancer risk factors? - DETAILED ANSWER-Age, genetics, immunologic fx, smoking,
nutrition
What are the ABC's of Moles? - DETAILED ANSWER-Asymmetry
Border irregularity
Color: multiple colors
Diameter Changes: increase 1/4 inch
Evolution: Changes in shape, size, color
What is the #1 diagnositc toll for suspicious lesions to determine malignancy? - DETAILED
ANSWER-Biopsy
What are risk factors for skin cancers? - DETAILED ANSWER-UVL ( Overexposure to the sun )
Light complexions, light hair
, Age ( greater >60 )
What types of questions should be asked for somebody that has a concerning mole? - DETAILED
ANSWER-How long has it been there?
Has it been growing?
What diet is reccomended to reduce risk of cancer? - DETAILED ANSWER-Low sugar
Low fat
High Fiber
What does CAUTION stand for in reference to cancer signs and symptoms? - DETAILED
ANSWERChange in bowel/bladder habits
A sore that does not heal
Unusual bleeding/discharge
Thickening of breast tissue/lump
Indigestion or dysphagia
Obvious change in wart or mole
Nagging cough or hoarseness
How do we treat pain related to cancer? - DETAILED ANSWER-Opioids- ongoing prevention
add in Tylenol or ibuprofen if needed
What is a normal PSA level? - DETAILED ANSWER-<4 ng/mL
What is a normal CEA? - DETAILED ANSWER-0-2.9 nonsmokers
0-5 smokers
