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leukemia correct answersBone marrow produces immature blast cells WBCs that cannot function normally if not treated within 2-4 months, patients will die from some sort of infection ALL peaks 2-3 years anemia, infection, nose, headaches, petechiae, hepatosplenomegaly correct answersleukemia signs and symptoms: ↓ RBC: _____ - pallor, lethargy ↓ WBC: _____ ↓ Platelet: bruising, ____ bleeds, ______, bone pain (thrombocytopenia) CNS involvement: _____, vomiting, pap...

Ratings System correct answersratings for each standard are assigned based on consensus by cancer programs site visit reviewer and CoC staff Compliant correct answersmeets standard Noncompliant correct answersdoes not meet standard; deficiency Not Applicable correct answersstandard does not apply to your program Accredited correct answerscompleted a site visit and full compliance with all applicable standards; has provided all required documentation to support compliance Accredite...

Expressive aphasia (Broca's) correct answers-frontal lobe -loss of ability to produce language -know what they want to say, but can't Receptive aphasia (Wernicke's) correct answers-temporal lobe -unable to understand language written or spoken -can speak with normal grammar, syntax, rate, intonation -"word salad" cerebellar problem correct answersbalance -gait instability (walk sideways) -dizziness -poor coordination brain tumor presentation correct answers-headac...

Cancer correct answersuncontrolled growth of abnormal cells; Second leading cause of death in the U.S. Most Common cancer in men? correct answersprostate cancer Most common cancer in women? correct answersbreast cancer Most common cancer for men and women? correct answerslung and colorectal Benign correct answersencapsulated, well- defined, increase chance of recovery. Malignant correct answersprogressive, irregular shaped masses, multiply rapidly, spreads to different tissues. ...

How did Hippocrates describe cancer in 400 BC? correct answers-"karkinos" for crab to describe a tumor surrounded by clutch of swollen blood vessels -"onkos" for mass or load What is the difference between solid and liquid tumors? correct answers-solid tumors are tumors on an organ that are measurable with a ruler (ex: breast, lung, prostate, colon, pancreatic, ovarian, etc) -liquid tumors are tumors that circulate in the blood and lymph nodes (ex: leukemia, lymphoma, multiple m...

What is the most common leading site for females and males? correct answers- Females: breast (1st), lung (2nd) - Males: prostate (1st), lung (2nd) How often should a 44 year old woman get a mammogram screening? correct answers44-54 years of age - annual/yearly mammogram 45-55 years of age - every other year or yearly What are the 7 warning signs of cancer? (CAUTION) correct answersC- changes in bowel or bladder habits A- a sore that does not heal U- unusual bleeding or discharge from ...

Which type of cell is affected in AML? correct answersMyeloid (myeloblasts) Which type of cell is affected in CML? correct answersMyeloid (mature granulocytes) Which type of cell is affected in ALL? correct answersLymphoid (immature lymphocytes) Which type of cell is affected in CLL? correct answersLymphoid (mature lymphocytes) Most common age affected by AML is... correct answersAdults 60's Most common age affected by CML is... correct answersAdults (rare for < 20 y/o) Me...

breast cancer accounts for what percentage of cancer in women? correct answers30% what is the lifetime risk of breast cancer? correct answers1 in 8 women has incidence increased or decrease? correct answersdecreased what is the most important risk factor of breast cancer? correct answersAge what is the overall 5 year survival of breast cancer? correct answers90% what is the overall 10 year survival of breast cancer? correct answers83% what are the risk factors of breast cancer ...

TD 5/5 Lens correct answers10 Gy TD 5/5 Lung correct answers17.5 Gy TD 5/5 Kidney correct answers23 Gy TD 5/5 Ear correct answers30 Gy TD 5/5 Liver correct answers30 Gy TD 5/5 Parotid correct answers32 Gy TD 5/5 Small Bowel correct answers40 Gy TD 5/5 Heart correct answers40 Gy TD 5/5 Brain correct answers45 Gy TD 5/5 Thyroid correct answers45 Gy TD 5/5 Retina correct answers45 Gy TD 5/5 Larynx (edema) correct answers45 Gy TD 5/5 Colon correct answers45 Gy ...

The nurse is assessing a patient who has been diagnosed with an Astrocytoma tumor. The patient is describing the options available for treatment. What statement will prompt the nurse to continue education on a treatment modality? correct answersI requested the same chemotherapy my brother took for his lymphoma An emergency department nurse is triaging a 77 yr olf man who presents with uncharacteristic fatigue as well as rib and back pain. The patient denies any recent injuries. The nurse shou...

Immunotherapy works to destroy cancer in several ways, including: A - Stimulating the body?s own immune system to work harder B - Using antibodies made in a lab to attach to a specific antigen C - Targeting viruses that can cause certain types of cancer A and B only All of the above correct answersAll of the above Cancer treatment is intended to: A - Remove or destroy the primary tumor B - Prevent the cancer from metastasizing C - Relieve symptoms caused by cancer involvement A and B...

inhibition of which of the following targets is most likely to inhibit epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT)? correct answerstwist which of the following ststments are true in the context of c-src? correct answersit is a tyrosine kinase it is an example of a proto-oncogene it is highly conserved among vertebrate species patients with lynch syndrome are predisposed to developing colorectal cancer because they carry germline mutations in which genes? correct answersPMS2 MLH1 ...

What is cancer related Cachexia/ Anorexia? correct answers-It is a syndrome where persistently elevated basal metabolic rate is not compensated for by adequate caloric/ protein intake -This is a condition that is characterized by anorexia, loss of adipose tissue and loss of skeletal muscle mass -Also known as "wasting syndrome" What are contributing factors to cancer related cachexia/ anorexia? correct answers-Patients have a higher metabolic rate due to their tumor growing and their ...

Rectum Esophagus Pancreas correct answersWhat are the three major malignant diseases of the gastrointestinal system Colorectal correct answersWhat is the most common gastrointestinal malignancy Colorectal correct answersHas the best prognosis of the gastrointestinal malignancies Colorectal correct answersIs the second leading cause of death from cancer Cancers of the esophagus and pancreas correct answersUsually diagnosed at an advanced stage and do not have many long-term survivor...

what is cancer? correct answersa group of abnormal cells grow uncontrollably by disregarding normal rules of cell division benign growth correct answersslow growth, localized to one section malignant growth correct answersrapid growth, passes through basement membranes and spreads throughout body characteristics of cancer cells correct answers- not differentiated - no contact inhibition (cancer cells grow masses) - abnormal nuclei - do not undergo apoptosis - can spread and invade o...

Definition of Oncology correct answersCancer involves any organ system and various treatments have potential for multi-system effects epidemiology of cancer correct answers-Affects people of all ages, but mostly in people over 55 years of age -Higher in industrialized sectors and nations e.g. landscapers Proliferative patterns of cancer correct answersnoncancerous cells are benign, classified and named by tissue or origin, differ in many cellular growth characteristics Etiology: physic...

What are the two types of cancer mutations? correct answers1. inherited 2. acquired (errors during cell division or environmental exposure) What are the types of cancer genes and their functions? correct answers1. tumor suppressor genes (slow down cell division, repair DNA error, regulate apoptosis): ex BRCA1 2. oncogenes (typically help cells grow): ex MYC **mutations in these lead to cancer What is a De novo genetic variation? correct answers-variations that are new in a family genera...

A patient shows the nurse a new sore on the forearm that has been increasing in size and will not heal. The nurse knows that which sign could also point to a diagnosis of a malignant neoplasm? correct answersnoncohesive, invasive, and invades and destroys surrounding tissues After learning that he has a benign tumor in his abdomen, the patient is overheard telling his wife that he has cancer. What should the nurse say to the patient and spouse? correct answersThere is a growth in the abdomen ...

carcinogen correct answersA cancer-causing substance smoking correct answers#1 risk factor for cancer -red meat no more than 2x week -red meat should be lean -fresh fruits and veggies -not a lot of alcohol correct answersdiet prevention with cancer. 1. uncontrolled cell growth 2. altered cell differentiation correct answers2 hallmark characteristics of cancer education, no smoking, health food choices, wearing sunblock correct answersprimary prevention any type of screening a...

1. Prostate Cancer correct answers What is the most common cancer in men? correct answersprostate cancer What does the 5 year survival rate look like for prostate cancer? correct answers97% very curable and common List the risk factors for prostate cancer correct answersAge Race (African American) Genetic Environmental (pesticides) Dietary Hormonal (more testosterone exposure) What types of foods increase your risk for prostate cancer? correct answershigh meat high fat red...