What Cancer metastasis is most common?
A. Bloodborne
B. Brain
C. Liver
D. Bone
A. BloodBorne Metastasis process begins with the rapid growth of the primary tumor, it develops its blood supply. That's why bloodborne metastasis is the most common one. The detached cells can invade lymph nodes and vessels to travel to the distant site. The most mobile tumor cells do not survive because to survive the tumor cells must create an environment that is conducive to their growth and development.
What are the three stages of Cancer?
A. Initiation, Problem, Progression
B. Initiation, Promotion, Prognosis
C. Indecision, Promotion, Progression
D. Initiation, Promotion, Progression
D. Initiation - The target cell is attacked by a carcinogen
Promotion - Characterized by reversible proliferation of the altered cells
Progression - is characterized by increased growth of tumor invasiveness and metastasis
What is Cyclophosphamide?
A. Muscle relaxant
B. Antineoplastic
C. Calcium Channel Blocker
D. AntiHistamine
B. Antineoplastic - interferes with DNA/RNA causing an imbalance of growth. Used for breast cancer, ovarian, and leukemia.
What are nursing considerations for cyclophosphamide?
A. Monitor Calcium levels, Dehydrate pt bc water can cause an allergic reaction
B. Can cause cystitis, stop drug if this occurs. Monitor CBC and renal and hydrate patient before and after
C. Nurses do not monitor CA medications
D. Who cares!
B. Can cause cystitis, stop drug if this occurs. Monitor CBC and renal and hydrate patient before and after
What are some examples of screening for the prevention of cancer? Select all that apply
A. practicing self-examination
B. know the 7 warning signs of cancer
C. Eat fruits and vegetables
D. smelling certain types of aroma therapies
A. practicing self-examination
B. know the 7 warning signs of cancer
What does CAUTION stand for, in the seven warning signs of Cancer?
Change in bowel or bladder habits
A sore that does not heal
Unusual bleeding or discharge
Thickening or lump or breast or elsewhere
Indigestion or difficulty swallowing
Obvious change in skin wart or mole
Nagging cough or hoarsness