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Leukemia Flashcards

1
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two (2) reasons for Bone Marrow Biopsy

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1) Determine type of leukemia

2) Determine if someone is capable of being a donor

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2
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Three (3) pharmacological treatments for leukemia

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Antibiotics
Steroids,
Immunosupressants

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3
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S/E of Daunorubucin

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N/V/D
Constipations
Loss of appetite
Hair loss
Urine red in color
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4
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Clinical manifestation of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

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-AVG age 72
-Abnormal-mature lymphocytes that cant fight infection
-slow onset
-neutropenia (infection)
-Anemia (pallor, weakness)
_Lymphadenopathy
-splenomegaly

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5
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Cancer cells release ______ and _____ when they are destroyed by chemotherapy

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Potassium (k+)

Acid

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6
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ACUTE / CHRONIC Leukemia has immature WBC causing the disease to progress rapidly

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acute

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7
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Allogenic vs Autologous (Bone Marrow transplant)

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Allogenic-stem cells donated from another human

Autologous-stem cells from your own body

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8
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Nursing care of Pt with Tumor Lysis Syndrome

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Prior to Chemo-Aggressive Hydration, allopurinol
-Kayexelate and diuretics PRN
-Monitor I & O, daily weight
-Telemetry- arrhythmia
Hemodialysis PRN
Check Urine PH:  7-8.5 (desired range)
Monitor for Uric Acid-  >6mg/dl

Monitor for K+ >5.3mEq/L

Monitor Calcium <9.0mg/dl

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9
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Tumor Lysis Syndrome places pt at RISK for these three (3) things

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Arrhythmia -(R/T hyperkalemia)

Neurologic Changes - (R/T hypocalcemia)

kidney stones - (R/T hyperuricemia)

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10
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immature WBC is not capable of ______________

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fighting infection

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11
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Three (3) main general manifestations of leukemia

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ANEMIA- tired, pale, weak, decreased RBC, HGB,HCT

INFECTION- Increased Immature WBC, Elevated temp

BLEEDING - Increased bruising/bleedings
Decreased platelets

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12
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This stage of CML appears and behaves like the acute form of myeloid leukemia

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Blast Crisis Phase

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13
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Factors that are common to all leukemias

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Increased WBC production by bone marrow

  • Increased # of Immature WBC circulating
  • Decreased RBC, mature WBC, platelets, HCT, HGB
  • Risk for Anemia, Neutropenia, Thrombocytopenia
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14
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(TRUE / FALSE)

Blast Crisis Phase is noted when there is a >20% blasts

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true

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15
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S/S of Chronic Graft VS Host Disease

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Chronic Pain, Fatigue, Weakness, Dyspnea

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16
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what happens during Tumor lYsis Syndrome

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  • Chemo destroys cancer cells
  • Cancer cells releases K+ and acid
  • Risk for arrhythmia (r/t hyperkalemia) and acid crystals to form in kidneys (hyperuricemia) and Neurologic changes (R/T hypocalcemia)
17
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Top five (5) Nursing priorities for Leukemia

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1) Tumor Lysis Syndrome management
2) Prevent Infection
3) Protect from injury R/T bleeding
4) Protect mucous Membranes
5) Promote Balanced nutrition

18
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S/S of Tumor Lysis Syndrome

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NEURO: weakness, muscle cramps, paresthesias, seizures

CV: Hypotension, Arrhythmia

GI: Anorexia, N/V, Cramps, Diarrhea

GU: FLank pain, Oliguria/anuria, renal failure, hematuria

19
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Three steps involved with Bone Marrow Transplant

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Chemo used to destroy immune system

Healthy Bone marrow infused

Private room for 6-8 weeks while immune function is restored

20
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A condition that occurs when donor bone marrow or stem cells attack the recipient

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Graft VS Host Disease

21
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Name of Chremotherapy medication that is used

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Daunorubucin (cerubidine)

22
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Risk (5) Factors for Leukemia

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Men affected more than women
Children with immune deficiencies
Previous cancer TX
Genetic disorders
Environmental (cigarettes, benzene, radiation)
23
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_______Leukemia progresses slowly due to

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Mostly mature WBC

24
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which leukemia affects mostly children

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Acute Lympocytic Leukemia

25
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what medication helps to remove excess potassium (>5.3 mEq/L)

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Kayexelate

26
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Value for Absolute Neutrophil Count

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> 1,500 - approximately

27
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Three stages of CML

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Chronic - Asymptomatic or vague symptoms

Accelerated - Decreased appetite, weight loss, fever

Acute - Spleen and bone damage

28
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leading cause of death in leukemia patient

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INFECTION

29
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Two types of Pharmacological therapy

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Cytokines (Interferons & Interleukins)

Colony stimulating factors

30
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Value for Neutropenia

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<500

31
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S/S of Acute Graft VS Host Disease

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Pruritic rash begins on soles and palms

Jaundic, N/V, Diarhea, Dry Eyes

32
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Four (4) type of Leukemia

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Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

33
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what is Leukemia

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Chronic malignant disorder of WBC

34
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S/S of Blast Crisis Phase

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Infection
Bleeding
Lack of Energy
SOB
Stomach Pain
Bone Pain
35
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Clinical manifestations of Acute lymphocytic Leukemia

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  • Children
  • CNS (h/s and visual problems)
  • Immature WBC (also in organs)
  • Rapid Onset
  • Anemia (Pallor, Weakness)
  • Neutropenia (infections, sore throat, night sweats)
  • Thrombocytopenia (Bleeding)
36
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Diagnostic Tests for Leukemia

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  • CBC
    • Decreased RBC, HCT,HGB, Platelets
    • Differential-check maturity or WBC’s

-Bone Marrow Biopsy

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