Hematology
What is the definition of Hematology?
The study of all things relating to blood
What is the definition of Oncology?
The study of cancer
What medication can be administered to treat nausea/vomiting
Zofran
What intervention would be implemented with a hemoglobin level less than 7?
Blood transfusion
What is the protein in RBCs that carries oxygen throughout the body
Hemoglobin
What is the medical name for a low RBC count
Anemia
What is the term for the spread of cancer within the body
Metastasizing
What supplement is commonly prescribed to treat anemia
Ferrous Sulfate
What is the priority intervention for someone undergoing cancer treatment?
Neutropenic precautions and fall risk precautions
What is a blood test that can indicate the presence of malignant tumors in the body?
CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen)
What is a genetic disorder that leads to excessive bleeding due to the lack of clotting factors
Hemophilia
How will you evaluate your patient outcomes?
Monitor symptom relief, evaluate lab values, review imaging results, and regularly assess for any new or worsening symptoms
What medication can be administered to increase appetite
Marinol
What topical creams could be used to treat localized skin irritation with patients receiving radiation treatment
Non scented aquaphilic cream
What lab is usually impacted the most during cancer treatment
WBC
What is the first thing to consider when considering a blood transfusion
Blood consent form
What cancer originates the lymphatic system
Lymphoma
What therapy used the immune system to fight cancer?
Immunotherapy
What are 3 radiation precautions
PPE specific to radioactive materials
Reduce exposure
Separate clothing bins, garbage, and utensils to avoid cross contamination
What lab value with the range of roughly 12-300 is tested to determine causes of anemia
Ferritin
What is the specific gene mutation affecting RBC in sickle cell anemia
SHgb
What are the two types of Radiation Therapy. Bonus points (200) for a what areas they usually treat.
Brachytherapy: prostate, cervical, breast, head, and neck
Teletherapy: brain, lungs, breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers
What combination medication regimen is used in select chemotherapy treatment
PCV regimen
What are 3 neutropenic precautions
No fresh flowers and undercooked food
Avoid large gatherings
Hand hygiene
List all of the labs on a CBC with their ranges
RBC 4.2-6.1
WBC 5000-10000
Hemoglobin 12-18
Hematocrit 35-45%
Platelets 150000-400000