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M6 13-005
Exam 17: Cancer Block Questions and Good to know stuff
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cancer is one disease that is characterized by uncontrolled and unregulated growth of abnormal cells. T or F? | False (p. 2014) |
| Hereditary cancers are diagnosed usually 15-20 years later than cancers not inherited. T or F? | False (p. 2017) |
| ________ occurs in increased frequency among siblings. | Neuroblastoma (p. 2017) |
| In this type of cancer these S/S should be reported: abnormal uterine bleeding, abnormal vaginal discharge, and pain during intercourse. | Cervical Cancer (p. 2019) |
| There is a greater incidence of ____ cancer among people who live in urban areas. | Bladder Cancer (p. 2017) |
| If you are older than 20, a skin examination should be performed ______. | Every 3 years (p. 2018) |
| ______ many progress and destroy surrounding tumor. | Malignant neoplasms (p. 2021) |
| Hair will not return throughout the course of chemotherapy. T of F? | False (p. 2032) |
| Visitors to patients receiving internal radiation should limit visit to ____ when with the patient. | 10 minutes (p. 2027) |
| This is given to cancer patients experiencing TLS to promote the excretion of phosphate and uric acid. | Diuretics (p. 2035) |
| This must not be washed away during the course of external radiation | Markings (p. 2026) |
| The four common non-neoplastic growth patterns are | Hypertrophy Hyperplasia Metaplasia Dysplasia (p. 2021) |
| When a cell becomes malignant it carries this on its membranes. | Tumor-specific antigen (p. 2021) |
| ____ is administered IV or orally, so that it is distributed throughout the patient's body. | Unsealed internal radiation (p. 2027) |
| T-cells are responsible for this: | Immunosurveillance (p. 2021) |
| The American Cancer Society indicates that in the US men have a ___ in ___ lifetime risk of developing cancer; for women, the risk is ___ in ___. | 1 in 2; 1 in 3 (p. 2014) |
| This condition puts a cancer patient at risk for renal failure and alterations in cardiac function. | Tumor Lysis Syndrome(p. 2035) |
| Carcinomas originate from embryonic mesoderm, such as muscle and bone. T of F? | False (p. 2022) |
| This classifies the extent and spread of disease | Staging (p. 2022) |
| ____ may be needed to improve body functions and appearance after types of surgery. | Reproductive Surgery (p 2025) |
| ____ are among the most uncomfortable and distressing side effect of chemo. | Nausea and vomiting (p. 2033) |
| The nurse should always wear a Dosimeter _____ while in the room with someone with internal radiation; log exposure you recieve at each visit. | Wear a dosimeter (p 2028) |
| ____ are being used in the adjuvant setting in some solid tumor cancers, such as high-risk breast cancers. | Stem Cell transplant (p. 2036) |
| For the ambulatory patient, ___ may interfere with the ability to continue daily work. | Nausea (p. 2033) |
| ____ is a cancer antigen detected in the blood and peritoneal ascites. | CA-125 (p. 2024) |
| The nurse should follow the principles of ____ and ____ when caring for the patient with a radiation implant. | Time limits and safe distance (p. 2027) |
| In this stage, cancer is limited to tissue of origin; it is localized ____. | Stage 1 (p. 2022) |
| ____ is one of the most common complications of chemotherapy. | Stomatitis (p. 2031) |
| ___ is a risk factor for breast, prostate, gallbladder, ovarian, and uterine cancers. | Obesity (p. 2016) |
| This is an oncologic emergency. | Tumor Lysis Syndrome (p. 2035) |
| This is used when stomatiis becomes intolerable to the patient. | Viscous Lidocane (p. 2032) |
| This can be kept for 3 or more years. | Marrow (p. 2036) |
| Besides the sun and tanning beds this is also a known carcinogenic in the development of skin cancers. | Radiation used in medical diagnosing (p. 2017) |
| Cation-exchange resins, such as ____, are used to bind with potassium so it can be excreted through the bowel. | Kayexalate (p. 2035) |
| The type of treatment for cancer should be based on the older person's ____ and ____. | Wishes and state of health (p. 2025) |
| If the patient has an external marker for radiation, the site should be protected. Instruct the patient not to use ____, ____, or ____. | Ointments, lotions, or powders (p. 2026) |
| Successful treatment of TLS depends on preventing _____. | Renal failure (p. 2036) |
| ___ biopsy is the removal of a portion of tissue for examination, such as a bite biopsy performed during endoscopy. | Incisional (p. 2023) |
| This procedure is based on the fact that peripheral or circulating stem cells are capable of repopulating the bone marrow. | PEripheral stem cell transplant (p. 2036) |
| ____ is the term for the various factors that are possible origins of cancer. | Carcinogensis (p. 2016) |
| This is referred to as the "fifth vital sign" | Pain |
| Plan to balance activities and rest when the patient has this condition to prevent increased oxygen demand. | Anemia (p. 2032) |
| A profound state of ill health, and malnutrition, marked by weakness and emaciation. | Cachexia (p. 2037) |
| Many early S&S of cancer may be misdiagnoses as normal changes of aging. That is why the nurse must stress the importance of this. | Routine medical screening and self-examination (p. 2015) |
| Most patients with advanced cancer know that they are dying. ____ are your best approaches when dealing with them. | Honest and openness (p. 2039) |
| Except in emergencies, urine ___ are not allowed after the patient has been dosed with I131. It is radioactive. | Urine collection and blood draws (p. 2028) |
| Brachytherapy, also known as this, is inserted temporarily or permanently into body cavities to destroy tumor cells. | Radioactive implant (p. 2027) |
| A secondary site is the ____ site. This is the region the cancer spread to via blood stream or lymph system. | Metastatic site. |
| Benign tumors ___ ___ spread to other tissues or organs. | DO NOT |
| _____ are malignant tumors of connective tissues. | Sarcomas. |
| Cancer is a group of diseases, not one individual disease. T or F? | True. |
| The most common cause of cancer in both men and women is ____ ____. | Skin cancer. |
| ____ cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in men and women. *be aware of leading causes of death for men and women, and both. | Lung cancer |
| Exposure to ___, ____, ____, ____, and ____ are major causes of cancer. | Sunlight, salt-cured foods, high-fat/low-fiber, smokeless tobacco and alcohol |
| _____ is when normal cells become cancerous. | Carcinogenesis |
| The higher the stage, the ____ the cancer. | worse |
| Alopecia pertains to | hair |
| Paronychia pertains to | nails |
| _____ ____ means making lifestyle changes that will help you avoid cance in the first place. | Primary prevention |
| ABCDs of a melanoma. | A=Asymmetry. B=Borders. C=Color. D=Diameter. |
| _____ _____ is a big contributor to liver cancer. | Chronic Hepatits |
| Sometimes, the only way to cure an organ tumor is to _________. | Remove the whole thing. |
| _____ are future tumors. | Polyps. |
| Beginning at age 50, what tests are done? | Yearly fecal blood test. Colonoscopy 10 years. Flxible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years. Contrast barium enema every 5 years. |
| Seven danger signs according to the American Cancer Society: | Changes in bowel and bladder habits. A sore that does not heal. Unusual bleeding or discharge. Thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere. Indigestion of difficulty swallowing. Obvious change in warts or moles. Nagging cough or hoarseness. |
| ____, ____, ____, ____, and ____ ____ ___ have high death rates due to their insidious onset. | Lung, Stomach, Duodenum, Pancreas and common bile duct. |
| _____ is often times done before surgery. | Radiation. |
| Once a lump is discovered, one must see their MD _____. A ____ is the definitive diagnostic tool. | Immediately, biopsy. |
| Spend the least amount of time as possible with a patient with a | radioactive patient |
| Chemo _____ stem cells so a bone marrow transplant is needed. | destroys |
| _____ is not a cure, it just relieves symptoms. | Palliative |
| Goal of hospice is to encourage patient to | live life to the fullest |
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