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What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes cancer from normal cell growth?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes cancer from normal cell growth?
What is the only way to confirm whether a tumor is benign or malignant?
What is the only way to confirm whether a tumor is benign or malignant?
What is a characteristic of benign tumors?
What is a characteristic of benign tumors?
What is a common acute effect of chemotherapy?
What is a common acute effect of chemotherapy?
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What is a delayed effect of chemotherapy?
What is a delayed effect of chemotherapy?
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What is a chronic effect of chemotherapy?
What is a chronic effect of chemotherapy?
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What is a common side effect of methotrexate chemotherapy?
What is a common side effect of methotrexate chemotherapy?
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What is a necessary precaution for nurses to take when administering chemotherapy medications?
What is a necessary precaution for nurses to take when administering chemotherapy medications?
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What is a common complication of chemotherapy and radiation therapy that affects the oral mucosa?
What is a common complication of chemotherapy and radiation therapy that affects the oral mucosa?
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What is a nursing intervention for patients experiencing nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy?
What is a nursing intervention for patients experiencing nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy?
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What is a type of chemotherapy that can cause peripheral neuropathy?
What is a type of chemotherapy that can cause peripheral neuropathy?
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What is a necessary action for nurses to take when disposing of excretory products after chemotherapy?
What is a necessary action for nurses to take when disposing of excretory products after chemotherapy?
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