Oncology
The best indication for the survival of leukemia
What is the WBC on diagnosis?
Most often discovered when parents note a cat's eye reflex
What is retinoblastoma?
Occurs with a decreased level of B12
What is pernicious anemia?
Delayed cord clamping at birth may prevent this, especially for premature infants
Immune response to an agent
What is an allergy?
Medication with 2 different ways of action: cell cycle-specific and cell cycle nonspecific; kills cancer cells and normal cells
What is chemotherapy?
Management of this involves avoiding fresh fruits and vegetables, no fresh flowers or plants, wearing a mask when around people, and minimizing invasive procedures
What is neutropenia?
This therapy is beneficial to remove excess lead or iron from the blood.
What is chelation therapy?
Low platelets, immune response; treat by restricting activity, corticosteroids, acetaminophen
What is ITP (idiopathic thrombocytopenia)?
Most common types of dietary allergens
Targets a specific area or tumor, often used to shrink a tumor in conjunction with chemo or surgery
What is radiation?
Parents may note a firm mass located on one side of the abdomen, and will present with elevated BP; requires surgical intervention
What is a Wilm's tumor?
Management includes warm compresses to painful areas, pain management, hydration, antibiotics, oxygenation
What is a sickle cell crisis?
Prolonged PTT, easy bruising, spontaneous bleeding, GI bleeds, hemarthrosis, factor VII deficiency, passed from mothers to sons
What is hemophilia?
Education points to children & families on allergic reactions
What is having an action plan by knowing and avoiding triggers, how to treat a reaction, how to administer an epi-pen, & when to go to the ER?
A common adverse effect to chemo or radiation; large, painful sores in and around mouth that inhibits the ability to eat and drink comfortably
What is oral mucositis?
Bone pain typically missed because it’s assumed to be related to an injury; occurs most often in Caucasian males; most common in long bones; requires surgery, chemo, and often amputation
What is osteosarcoma?
Suppressing the immune system then administering hematopoietic cells as a form of cancer treatment
What is a stem cell transplant?
Excessive blood loss leads to clotting cascade; uncontrolled bleeding from puncture sites, petechiae; emergent replacement of blood & platelets
What is DIC (disseminating intravascular coagulation)?
Priority medical management of anaphylaxis
What is to manage the ABC's?
Affects lymph nodes deep within the body, spreads through the bloodstream, grows rapidly; symptoms include lymph swelling and possibly a history of abdominal pain
What is Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma?
Oncologic emergency related to neutropenia; fever, respiratory distress, poor perfusion, altered LOC
What is sepsis?
This anemia is caused by the bone marrow failing to produce adequate numbers of cells
What is aplastic anemia?
Oncologic emergency; dyspnea, cyanosis & edema of the upper body, and distended neck veins caused by a tumor compressing circulation
What is superior vena cava syndrome?
Appropriate interventions for anaphylaxis
What is epinephrine followed by an ER visit?