Lung Cancer Flashcards
1
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The two types of lung cancer
A
1) small cell
2) non-small cell
2
Q
Risk factors for lung cancer (7)
A
1) increases with age
2) >50 yrs old
3) family hx
4) 90% r/t cigarette smoking
5) ionizing radiation
6) inhaled irritants
7) radon exposure
3
Q
Diagnostic tests
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CXR Sputum Specimen Bronchoscopy CT Cytological examination CBC, LFT, electrolytes Tuberculin test Pulmonary function and ABG's
4
Q
How is non-small cell lung cancer treated?
A
Surgery
5
Q
How is small cell lung cancer treated?
A
Combination therapy (Radiation therapy and surgery)
6
Q
_______ is the tx of choice for SC lung cancer
A
Combination chemotherapy
7
Q
what is brachytherapy
A
insertion of a radioactive source inside the body near the tumor for more direct effects.
8
Q
what are the respiratory symptoms in the patient with lung cancer
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_Chronic cough _Hemoptysis _wheezing and dyspnea _chest pain or pleuritic pain _hoarseness and dysphagia
9
Q
Systemic symptoms in the patient with lung cancer
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_anorexia, weight loss, jaundice _bone pain _weakness/fatigue _Confusion, poor balance, headache _SVCS (superior vena cava syndrome)
