Patho
Pharm
Clinical manifestations
Nursing interventions
100

What cell is responsible for melanoma?

Melanocyte

100

True or false

Interferon alfa 2B will not show with cognitive issues?

false

100

What is the first sign of malignant melanoma on assessment?

Changes in skin appearance. 

100

This is a treatment that uses medicine that attacks the specific chemicals in the cancer cells

targeted therapy

200

What hormone is responsible for both pigment and UV ray protection?

Melanin

200

Dacarbazine is a chemotherapy med?

true

200

What colors can be a sign of a malignant lesion?

brown, black, blue, red

200

To prevent a malignant melanoma we should educate our patients to wear sun screen with a SPF of what level?

15 or higher

300

What is the number one risk factor for developing skin cancer?

UV ray exposure

300

Which medication will block the action of a certain protein in cancer cells?

atezolizumab

300

What shape do malignant skin lesions take?

Irregular borders, asymmetric

300

True or false. A nurse should assess the client for mental health issues after finding out about their diagnosis of a malignant melanoma

true

400

How does this cancer metastasize? 

Angiogenesis feeds cancerous cell growth; once the lymphatic system becomes involved the cancer can metastasize to other parts of body. 

400

All the following except for one is related to malignant melanoma, which one is not related...

Antiviral

Chemotherapy

NSAIDS

Immunotherapy

NSAIDS

400

What other symptoms accompany this cancer?

fatigue, malaise, SOB, weight loss, pain 

400

____ is something that should be considered when considering a patient's cultural or spiritual background.

touch

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