Cancer Biology: Defining Cancer and Tumors

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What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes cancer from normal cell growth?

Rapid cell division

Uncontrolled and unregulated growth (correct)

Differentiation from parent cells

Increased vascularity

What is the only way to confirm whether a tumor is benign or malignant?

Laboratory tests

Biopsy (correct)

Physical examination

Imaging studies

What is a characteristic of benign tumors?

Invasive growth

Metastasis to distant sites

Undifferentiated cells

Local and encapsulated growth (correct)

What is a common acute effect of chemotherapy?

Anaphylactic hypersensitivity Signup and view all the answers

What is a delayed effect of chemotherapy?

Mucositis Signup and view all the answers

What is a chronic effect of chemotherapy?

Heart damage Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect of methotrexate chemotherapy?

Hyperuricemia Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary precaution for nurses to take when administering chemotherapy medications?

Wearing protective gloves, gown, and goggles Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complication of chemotherapy and radiation therapy that affects the oral mucosa?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a nursing intervention for patients experiencing nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy?

Encouraging them to eat and drink water when not nauseated Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of chemotherapy that can cause peripheral neuropathy?

Antimiotics Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary action for nurses to take when disposing of excretory products after chemotherapy?

Dispose of them in a safe container 48 hours after chemotherapy Signup and view all the answers

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