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What is the primary goal of chemotherapy in cancer treatment?
What is the primary goal of chemotherapy in cancer treatment?
- To prevent progression of the disease
- To reduce the size of the tumor prior to surgery (correct)
- To induce remission and reduce tumor burden
- To maintain disease-free survival
What is the cumulative effect of cell damage caused by radiation therapy?
What is the cumulative effect of cell damage caused by radiation therapy?
- Thrombocytopenia
- Erythema
- Myelosuppression
- Fibrosis (correct)
What is the primary reason for limiting visitors to 30-minute visits and maintaining a distance of 6 feet from the patient?
What is the primary reason for limiting visitors to 30-minute visits and maintaining a distance of 6 feet from the patient?
- To prevent radiation exposure to visitors (correct)
- To minimize fatigue in the patient
- To reduce the risk of infection
- To prevent radiation injury to the skin
What is the term for the decrease in bone marrow activity that results in reduced production of blood cells?
What is the term for the decrease in bone marrow activity that results in reduced production of blood cells?
What is the purpose of screening recommendations in cancer treatment?
What is the purpose of screening recommendations in cancer treatment?
What is the term for the type of radiation therapy that involves inserting a radiation source into a body cavity?
What is the term for the type of radiation therapy that involves inserting a radiation source into a body cavity?
What is the common side effect of radiation therapy that results in dry mouth?
What is the common side effect of radiation therapy that results in dry mouth?
What is the primary goal of radiation therapy in cancer treatment?
What is the primary goal of radiation therapy in cancer treatment?
What is the term for the skin changes that occur as a result of radiation therapy?
What is the term for the skin changes that occur as a result of radiation therapy?
What is the purpose of monitoring the complete blood count (CBC) in patients undergoing radiation therapy?
What is the purpose of monitoring the complete blood count (CBC) in patients undergoing radiation therapy?
What is the recommended age for women to start having annual mammograms?
What is the recommended age for women to start having annual mammograms?
What is the name of the test used to detect genetic mutations that increase the risk of certain types of cancer?
What is the name of the test used to detect genetic mutations that increase the risk of certain types of cancer?
What is the term for the warning signs of cancer that patients often experience as the driving force to go to the doctor?
What is the term for the warning signs of cancer that patients often experience as the driving force to go to the doctor?
What is the purpose of axillary lymph node staging in breast cancer treatment?
What is the purpose of axillary lymph node staging in breast cancer treatment?
What is the term for the physical examination of the breasts to detect any abnormalities?
What is the term for the physical examination of the breasts to detect any abnormalities?
What is the recommended screening test for high-risk patients who smoke or have quit smoking within the past 15 years?
What is the recommended screening test for high-risk patients who smoke or have quit smoking within the past 15 years?
What is the term for the medical treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells?
What is the term for the medical treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells?
What is the term for the examination of the bone marrow to diagnose leukemia?
What is the term for the examination of the bone marrow to diagnose leukemia?
