Ch 8 Cancer survivor

Question 1

chemotherapy induced peripheral neurotoxicity

Answer 1

peropheral nerve damage resulting from the effects of certain chemotherapeutic agents

Question 2

cancer related fatigue

Answer 2

affects pts physically, psychologically, and socially and limits their ability to function and socialize in enjoyable activities

Question 3

chemotherapy related cognitive impairment

Answer 3

difficulty with short-term memory, focusing, working, reading with comprehension, and driving

Question 4

cancer and sexuality

Answer 4

impaired fertility, erectile dysfunction, premature menopause, changes to vaginal tissue

Question 5

survivorship care-4

Answer 5

1. prevention and detection of new cancers and recurrent cancer
2. surveillance for cancer spread, recurrance, or second cancers
3. intervention for consequences of cancer and its treatment
4. coordination between specialists and primary care providers