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Oncology part 6
parts one thru six are from oncology nursing powerpoints and iggy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Removal of "at risk tissues" are considered what type of prevention? | Primary |
| The use of screening strategies to detect cancer early is considered what type of prevention? | Secondary |
| The use of strategies such as drugs, chemicals,or natural nutrients to prevent cancer is called? | Chemoprevention |
| True or False?Regular screening can reduce cancer incidents? | False. Regular screenings can reduce cancer deaths not cancer incidents. |
| At what age is a yearly mammogram recommended for woman? | >40 years of age. This is a Secondary Prevention. |
| Colonoscopies, PSA and digital rectal exams are recommended for men at what age? | 50. Colonoscopy is recommended every 10yrs@ age 50. This is a Secondary prevention. |
| A yearly fecal occult blood in adults of all ages is what type of prevention? | Secondary |
| BRAC-1 gene increases the risk for these types of cancer? | breast and ovarian |
| BRAC-2 gene increases the risk for this type of cancer? | breast |
| The BRAC-1 and the BRAC-2 are what type of preventions? | Secondary prevention screenings for breast and ovarian cancers. |
| Name 6 prevention strategies for cancer: | 1. Maintain desirable weight 2. Eat a varied diet 3. include vegetables/fruits 4. Eat more high fiber foods 5. Cut down on total fat intake 6. Limit consumption of salt cured, smoked NITRATE cured foods |
| These substances can often be detected in higher-than-normal amounts in the blood, urine or body tissues of some patients with certain types of cancers. What are these called? | tumor markers |
| This is produced by the "tumor" itself or by the body's response to the presence of cancer or certain conditions. What is this called? | A tumor marker |
| Vitamin Therapy such as Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Folic Acid are all considered what? | Prevention strategies for cancer |
| What is Epigallocatechin gallate used for? | This is GREEN TEA. It is a prevention strategy for cancer. |
| What type of cancer does the APC screen for? | Colon cancer |
| A prevention stratgy for cancer would be what? | Teaching clients to DECREASE use of grilled, blackend foods, Exercise, Rest, and Minimize alcohol consumption |
| PSA is the specific tumor marker for what? | Prostate-specific antigen. Prostate Enlargement and cancer |
| PAP is the specific tumor marker for what? | (Prostatic acid phoshatase) Testicular, leukemia, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma |
| CA125 is the specific tumor marker for what? | Ovarian cancer |
| CEA is the specific tumor marker for what? | (Carcinoembryoni C antigen)Colorectal cancer, IBD, Pancreatitis, and liver disease |
| AFP is elevated in what type of cancer? | Liver (Alpha-fetoprotein) |
| HCG is normally produced by ______? | (Human chorionic gonadotropin) placenta |
| HCG may be present in these 6 types of cancers _____? | Testes, ovary, liver, stomach, pancreas, and lung |
| CA19- is found elevated in these 4 types of cancers? | colorectal, pancreatic, stomach, bile duct cancer |
| CA15-3 is useful in following the course of treatment in which type of cancer? | breast |
| CA 27-29 is used to check for what? | The RECURRENCE of breast, colon, stomach, kidney, lung and ovary problems. |
| CA 27-29 is found in the blood of most____? | breast |
| Cancer or Cancer Treatments causes ______ and ______? | Anemia; Thrombocytopenia |
| Tumors increase the need for what 3 things in the body? | protein, carbohydrates, and fat |
| What 2 things can develop from decreased GI function in the body? | Anorexia and Cachexia |
| Cachexia means______? | Weight loss, and wasting of muscle, |
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