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?

    <p>Anaphylactic hypersensitivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a delayed effect of chemotherapy?

    <p>Mucositis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a chronic effect of chemotherapy?

    <p>Heart damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common side effect of methotrexate chemotherapy?

    <p>Hyperuricemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Wearing protective gloves, gown, and goggles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Encouraging them to eat and drink water when not nauseated</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Antimiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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