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1
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Cancer

A

Cancer is an abnormal growth of cells

2
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Metastasis

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When the cancer cells travels from the original location to a new place

3
Q

What acronym is used to describe the warning sign of cancer

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C.A.U.T.I.O.N

4
Q

What do the letters stand for in caution

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C-change in bowel or bladder
A-any sore that does not heal
U-unusual bleeding or discharge
T-thickening in the breast
I-indigestion
O-obvious change in wart
N-nagging cough or hoarseness
5
Q

What are the two ways to describe a tumor

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By grading or staging

6
Q

What is Grading

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Grading describes a Tumor by the cells

7
Q

What is staging

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Staging describe the progression of a tumor by the clinical symptoms

8
Q

What are the three types of radiation treatment

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External Unsealed

Internal sealed

Internal

8
Q

What is the most dangerous type of radiation

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Sealed internal radiation

Because a solid radiation implant is placed inside the tumor

10
Q

What precautions must be taken for a client receiving radiation treatment

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  1. ) private room/bathroom
  2. ) place sign at door and bedside
  3. )rotate nursing staff who provide care
  4. ) limit visitors
11
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What additional precautions must be taken for clients receiving sealed internal radiation

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All body fluids are radioactive so use hazardous cleanup, glove/gown

12
Q

What should you do if a clients sealed internal implant falls out

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Pick it up with a long handle forceps and place it in a lead container

13
Q

Chemotherapy works by destroying the

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Cell walls

14
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What are the 5 side effects of chemotherapy

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  1. Anorexia
  2. Alopecia-hair loss
  3. Nausea
  4. Sterility-
  5. Decrease bone marrow and platelets
15
Q

Why is metoclopramide (reglan) given

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To reduce nausea

16
Q

Is alopecia from chemotherapy permanent

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No it temporary

17
Q

Is the sterility from chemotherapy permanent

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Yes

18
Q

Clients with cancer will also need

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Neutropenic precautions

19
Q

What are neutropenic precautions?

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Strick handwashing
No visitors who are sick
No children
No raw foods, no live plants
No free standing water
20
Q

No neupogen (filgrastim)?

Why should you monitor for while give it ?

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Drugs used to treat neutropenia

Monitor WBCs

21
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When is the best time to do a self breast exam?

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1 week after menstruation

22
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What is the best time to do a testicular self exam?

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The same day each month

23
Q

If a client has a mastectomy, can you take a blood pressure on the affected side?

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No BPs no IVs

24
Q

List some other mastectomy patient education tips.

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No initial exercise after surgery

Elevate affected extremity

Encourage discussion for positive self

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