CHEMO/radiation side effects
Inflammation of the mouth
what is stomatitis
A cancer of the immune system in which a type of white blood cell, called a T cell or B cell, becomes abnormal
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Prior to invasive procedure, the nurse should anticipate that the client will receive?
Recombinant
what is disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
depleted clotting factors
reversal agent for warfarin
what is Vitamin K
doxorubicin treatment can cause what toxicity ?
What is Cardiac
A blood cancer in which the bone marrow and other blood-forming organs produce increased numbers of immature and abnormal white blood cells
Leukemia
how would the nurse treat knee pain in a hemophilla A
immobilize the knee joint.
whats the number 1 cause of DIC
sepsis
reversal agent for Heparin
protamine sulfate
describe teaching for alopecia coping?
Avoid excessive combing,
shampooing, and brushing
before therapy
Avoid use of electronic
hair tools (dryers, curling
irons, etc)
Discuss impact of hair loss
on self image
Wig shopping
A blood cancer involving the plasma cells, which are a type of white blood cell in the bone marrow
Multiple myeloma
Hemophilla is what type of disorder
what is clotting
A nurse checks individuals with liver disease for clotting problems because?
clotting factors are made in the liver
what lab result must you know prior to administration of enoxaparin?
what are platelets
LEADING CAUSE OF
CANCER DEATHS
What is infection
A blood clot that develops in a vein lying deep below the skin, especially in the legs
dvt
What causes hemophilia?
genetic mutation
what should the nurse avoid with a patient with platelets less that 150K
IM injections
what is bridge therapy?
Administration of warfarin and heparin to obtain therapeutic INR levels
ways to combat chemo fatigue ?
Rest when tired
Resume normal activity
pace activities
A mostly genetic disorder that impairs the body’s ability to make blood clots, involves either clotting factor VIII or IX
hemophilia
What is a major complication of hemophilia?
Serious complication of hemophilia can result from internal bleeding in the brain. Even a simple bump on the head can cause bleeding in the brain in patients with hemophilia. About 10% of patients with severe hemophilia develop internal bleeding in the brain, and about 30% can die from this complication
critically low platelet count patients should placed in what precautions?
what is bleeding
describe HIT ?
All heparin is discontinued when HIT is diagnosed. The patient should be instructed to never receive heparin or LMWH
platelets drop during heparin therapy
serious * allergic reaction* that can cause bleeding