Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Altered peripheral nerve function
A
- From chemo or tumor in spine
- Loss of peripheral sensation
- Gait changes
2
Q
Bone cancers
A
- Bone fractures
- Hypercalcemia
3
Q
Radiation causes what cardiac conditions
A
- pericarditis
- CAD
- HF
- Valve diseases
4
Q
Brachytherapy
A
capsule of radiation that comes into direct contact
5
Q
Radiation hospitalized patients
A
No pregnant women or kids able to visit
waste is radioactive
6
Q
Portable lead shields go where
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between door & patient
7
Q
Sealed implant radiation: Interventions
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- Private bath/room
- Door closed
- Dosimeter
- Never turn back on patient
- No kids under 16 visiting
- No pregnant women
- Each visitor 30 min max visit time
- Dislodged = forceps into lead container
- Equipment can leave the room
8
Q
Acute radiation effects on brain
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- Ear irritation
- High ICP
- Blurry vision
9
Q
Head & neck acute radiation effects
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- Thrush
- Cavities
- Dry mouth
- Esophagitis
- Conjunctival edema
- Tearing
10
Q
Acute radiation effects on chest & lungs
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- Taste change
- Pneumonia
- Cough
- Fibrosis of breast tissue
11
Q
Abdominal acute effects of radiation
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- Dry vagina
- ED
- Infertile
- Cystitis
12
Q
CNS acute radiation effects
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- Brain necrosis
- Emotional dysfunction
- Pituitary & hypothalamic dysfunction
- Spinal cord myelopathies
- Hypothyroidism
13
Q
Photosensitivity after radiation
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- Specific to skin in the path of radiation
- Avoid sun for 1 year after tx
14
Q
Skin protection during radiation
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- Wash daily
- Use hand, not washcloth
- No sun to affected area
- Avoid heat
15
Q
-tecan
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Causes significant diarrhea
