cancer GI Flashcards
(20 cards)
oral and pharyngeal cancer is usually what type of cell
squamous
risk factors of oral and pharyngeal cancer
tobacco
alcohol
HPV
history of head or neck cancer
esophageal cancer risk factors
GERD
alcohol
tobacco
barrett’s esophagitis
standard treatment for esophageal cancer
esophagectomy
if esophageal cancer is detected early what is the goal of treatment
to cure
pain
jaundice
weight loss
pain in mid back, severe when laying
ascites when metastasized to peritoneal
diabetes
epigastric pain after meals
mid abdominal pain
glycosuria
hyperglycemia
pancreatic cancer
accurate diagnostic for pancreatic cancer
spiral CT
usually survival is poor
total excision of lesion not possible
pancreatic cancer
most common presenting symptom of colorectal cancer
change in bowel habits
pain and melena, which side?
right side
associated with obstruction. rectal bleeding, abdomen pain, stools narrow, constipation or distention, bright red blood in stool
left sided
tenesmus
whole colon
above transitional zone
rectal
below transitional zone
anal
what type of diet for ostomy clients
low residue
avoid what foods for ostomy clients
nuts, seeds
moderate intake of certain irritant fruits like
prunes, grapes, bananas
good deodorizers for ostomy clients
spinach and parsley
what causes odors in ostomy clients
asparagus, cabbage, onions, fish
may thicken stool in ostomy clients
rice, mashed potatoes, applesauce
