Pathophysiology
Detection/Prevention
Immunology
Treatments
Nursing Process
100
Lung, Prostate, Colorectal; Lung, Breast, Colorectal.
What are the three leading types of cancer for men and women?
100
A free mammogram is offered at the local health department.
What is an example of secondary prevention?
100
Antibodies (produced by B-lymphocytes), lymphokines, macrophages, natural killer (NK) cells, and T-lymphocytes.
What are substances produced by the immune system in response to cancer cells?
100
Topoisomerase I Inhibitors and Antimetabolites.
What are cell-cycle specific antineoplastic agents?
100
Risk for infection; Chronic Pain; Fatigue; and Impaired oral mucous membrane: stomatitis.
What are Nursing Diagnosis?
200
Gains access to the blood and lymphatic channels, spreads to other body parts.
What is metastasis?
200
Change in bowel patterns, nagging cough, unusual bleeding.
What are some warning signs of cancer?
200
PLT count of 55,000/mm3.
What is thrombocytopenia?
200
Cytokines : interferons :: Lymphokines : _________
What are interleukins?
200
The temporary or permanent thinning or complete loss of hair.
What is alopecia?
300
Rate of growth is usually slow and localized.
What is a benign tumor (neoplasm)?
300
A wedge of tissue is removed for analysis.
What is an incisional biopsy?
300
Point at which white blood cell counts are at their lowest.
What is Nadir?
300
An introduction of a therapeutic gene into tumor cells in an attempt to destroy them.
What is tumor-directed therapy?
300
The nurse assesses the patient's psychological and mental status; their mood and emotional reaction to results of the diagnosis; and answering any questions the patient and family have regarding information provided by physicians.
What is the nurse's role in assisting with the grieving process?
400
Viruses and bacteria, physical agents, chemical agents, genetic or familial factors, dietary factors, and hormonal agents.
What are etiological factors involved in carcinogenesis?
400
Tx N2 M1
What is the TNM classification system (primary tumor cannot be assessed, increasing involvement of regional lymph nodes, distant metastasis?
400
Target antibodies to destroy specific malignant cells.
What are monoclonal antibodies?
400
A method of delivering a high dose of radiation to a localized area.
What is brachytherapy?
400
Summary of cancer diagnosis and treatment, recommendations for follow-up and care, and surveillance.
What are some components of a survivorship care plan?
500
The growth of new capillaries stimulated by VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor).
What is angiogenesis?
500
Offering the highest quality of life for the longest possible time.
What is palliative care?
500
A subpopulation of lymphocytes that are a major component of the body's defense system against cancer.
What are Natural Killer (NK) cells?
500
Use of liquid nitrogen or a very cold probe to freeze tissue and cause cell destruction.
What is cryosurgery?
500
Use of scalp hypothermia, mild shampoo and conditioner's, avoiding excessive combing or brushing.
What are nursing interventions for impaired tissue integrity:alopecia?
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