Hematology/Oncology

Question 1

Staging with cancer stage I-IV

Answer 1

Stage I- one node or one spot
Stage II- 2 nodes involved, one side of the diaphragm
Stage III- spread to both sides of the diaphragm
Stage IV- mets wide spread

Question 2

TNM staging

Answer 2

Tumor- size
Node- number of lymph nodes involved
Metastasis

Question 3

Polycythemia definition

Answer 3

Increased RBC, Hgb, Hct. Hct becomes more viscous.

Sx- easy bruising/bleeding, dizziness, Abd pain, itching skin

Question 4

Most common bleeding disorder?

Answer 4

Von Willebrand Disease (mainly inherited)

Question 5

Neutrophil point of action

Answer 5

Bacteria

Question 6

Lymphocytes point of action

Answer 6

Virus

Question 7

Monocyte point of action

Answer 7

Debris (CA, necrotic tissue)

Question 8

Eosinophil point of action

Answer 8

Allergens, parasites (worms, wheezes, and weird diseases)

Question 9

Basophil point of action

Answer 9

Anaphylaxis, not fully understood

Question 10

Lymphocytosis indicates?

Answer 10

Viral disease

Question 11

Normal CD4 count in healthy persons

Answer 11

800-1100

Question 12

Antiretroviral therapy is recommended to start at what point (CD4 count levels)

Answer 12

500 cells/mm3 (moderate recommendation)

Question 13

What med is given to HIV pts to prevent PCP pneumocystis?

Answer 13

Bactrim 350mg po q week