Patho
These are the major dysfunctions that cause cancer.
What is defective cell proliferation and defective cell differentiation?
Best way to prevent cancer.
What is to decrease risk factors? (ex. smoking, alcohol, carcinogen exposure)
The use of drugs to destroy cancer cells is known as this.
What is chemotherapy?
Important nursing action in managing cancer pain.
What is an accurate pain assessment?
Characterized by cells that are abnormal and poorly differentiated.
What are malignant neoplasms?
Mnemonic to teach for early recognition of cancer.
What is CAUTION? (study this)
This treatment involves the implantation or insertion of radioactive materials directly into the tumor or near the tumor.
What is brachytherapy?
Due to bone marrow suppression from treatment, we see these life-threatening effects.
What is neutropenia and thrombocytopenia?
Involves the pathological evaluation of cells as a way of classifying cancer.
What is histologic grading?
How you definitively diagnose cancer.
What is a biopsy?
This treatment uses high-energy rays to target and kill cancer cells.
What is radiation therapy?
Best diet for a cancer patient undergoing treatment struggling with diarrhea as a side effect.
What is a low fiber diet and avoiding gas producing foods?
These agents play a role in cancer development.
What are carcinogens?
Term for when 2 or more treatment modalities are used.
What is multimodality therapy?
What is through a CVAD?
This condition can develop in 24-48 hours of beginning chemo and causes electrolyte imbalances.
What is tumor lysis syndrome?
This is used for determining anatomical extent of CA involvement.
What is TNM classification system?
T= tumor size and invasiveness
N= regional spread to lymph node
M= metastasis to distant organs
The 3 goals of cancer treatment.
What is cure, control, and/or palliation?
Precautions for brachytherapy.
What are limit direct contact, be in a private room, wear appropriate PPE, properly dispose of bodily fluids, and limit visitors/no pregnant visitors?
One of the most important interventions for patients with cancer who have low neutrophils.
What are neutropenic precautions?