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What is the main risk for a cancer patient with a low neutrophil count?
What is the main risk for a cancer patient with a low neutrophil count?
- Risk of alopecia
- Risk of infection (correct)
- Risk of anemia
- Increased risk of bleeding
What should be the immediate action if doxorubicin infiltrates during infusion?
What should be the immediate action if doxorubicin infiltrates during infusion?
- Continue the infusion at a slower rate
- Administer more doxorubicin to counteract the infiltration
- Notify the physician and elevate the affected limb (correct)
- Apply heat packs to the affected area
What platelet count defines thrombocytopenia?
What platelet count defines thrombocytopenia?
- 50,000 platelets per microliter (correct)
- 100,000 platelets per microliter
- 10,000 platelets per microliter
- 20,000 platelets per microliter
What fever temperature is concerning for a neutropenic patient?
What fever temperature is concerning for a neutropenic patient?
What are the main side effects of chemotherapy as mentioned in the text?
What are the main side effects of chemotherapy as mentioned in the text?
What actions can be taken to prevent complications for a cancer patient with a low neutrophil count?
What actions can be taken to prevent complications for a cancer patient with a low neutrophil count?
What is a key measure to prevent the transmission of HIV through sexual contact?
What is a key measure to prevent the transmission of HIV through sexual contact?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential complication for cancer patients?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential complication for cancer patients?
What are the concerning symptoms that should be monitored in a cancer patient?
What are the concerning symptoms that should be monitored in a cancer patient?
When should antiretroviral therapy typically be initiated in HIV patients according to current recommendations?
When should antiretroviral therapy typically be initiated in HIV patients according to current recommendations?
Which of the following is NOT an adverse effect of cyclophosphamide?
Which of the following is NOT an adverse effect of cyclophosphamide?
What is one common method of transmission of HIV that should be avoided?
What is one common method of transmission of HIV that should be avoided?
What is the potential complication of altered T-cell number or function?
What is the potential complication of altered T-cell number or function?
Which cells are the first to arrive at an injury?
Which cells are the first to arrive at an injury?
What is phagocytosis and which cells are responsible for it?
What is phagocytosis and which cells are responsible for it?
Which immunoglobulin is elevated in allergic responses?
Which immunoglobulin is elevated in allergic responses?
What does histamine do in an allergic reaction?
What does histamine do in an allergic reaction?
Which hypersensitivity reaction is characterized by immediate response like anaphylaxis?
Which hypersensitivity reaction is characterized by immediate response like anaphylaxis?
What is the primary treatment step for someone experiencing anaphylaxis?
What is the primary treatment step for someone experiencing anaphylaxis?
What does positive urine ketones indicate in diabetes?
What does positive urine ketones indicate in diabetes?
What percentage of calories from protein is recommended for a balanced diet for diabetics?
What percentage of calories from protein is recommended for a balanced diet for diabetics?
What differentiates macrovascular complications from microvascular complications in diabetes?
What differentiates macrovascular complications from microvascular complications in diabetes?
How can healthcare workers protect themselves when administering chemotherapy?
How can healthcare workers protect themselves when administering chemotherapy?
What is the most dangerous complication for a patient with a stem cell transplant?
What is the most dangerous complication for a patient with a stem cell transplant?
What care instructions should be followed for skin post radiation therapy?
What care instructions should be followed for skin post radiation therapy?
What consultation should be sought for a dying cancer patient to provide care?
What consultation should be sought for a dying cancer patient to provide care?
Why might surgery be done for cancer patients?
Why might surgery be done for cancer patients?
What are some end-stage complications of chest cancers?
What are some end-stage complications of chest cancers?
How can caregivers and others stay safe when caring for a patient with a radioactive implant?
How can caregivers and others stay safe when caring for a patient with a radioactive implant?
What distinguishes cancer cells from normal cells that allows recognition by the immune system?
What distinguishes cancer cells from normal cells that allows recognition by the immune system?
What is the difference between active and passive acquired immunity?
What is the difference between active and passive acquired immunity?
What characterizes innate immunity?
What characterizes innate immunity?
What is the cause of gestational diabetes?
What is the cause of gestational diabetes?
How does stress affect diabetes?
How does stress affect diabetes?
What are the priority steps in DKA treatment and in what order should they be done?
What are the priority steps in DKA treatment and in what order should they be done?
What are the signs and symptoms of neuropathy?
What are the signs and symptoms of neuropathy?
If one parent has a recessive genetic disorder and the other parent does not, what is the potential outcome for their child?
If one parent has a recessive genetic disorder and the other parent does not, what is the potential outcome for their child?
What is the main risk for a cancer patient with a low neutrophil count?
What is the main risk for a cancer patient with a low neutrophil count?
What should be done if doxorubicin infiltrates during infusion?
What should be done if doxorubicin infiltrates during infusion?
What is the definition of thrombocytopenia?
What is the definition of thrombocytopenia?
Which of the following are main side effects of chemotherapy?
Which of the following are main side effects of chemotherapy?
What is the concerning fever threshold for a neutropenic patient?
What is the concerning fever threshold for a neutropenic patient?
What should we watch for in a patient with thrombocytopenia?
What should we watch for in a patient with thrombocytopenia?
What is a potential complication for a patient with HIV that is caused by medication?
What is a potential complication for a patient with HIV that is caused by medication?
Which symptom is NOT considered a concerning symptom for a cancer patient?
Which symptom is NOT considered a concerning symptom for a cancer patient?
Why is it important to monitor for wheezing in a patient with severe allergies?
Why is it important to monitor for wheezing in a patient with severe allergies?
What is the main reason to start antiretroviral HIV meds as soon as possible?
What is the main reason to start antiretroviral HIV meds as soon as possible?
What is an adverse effect of cyclophosphamide related to the urinary system?
What is an adverse effect of cyclophosphamide related to the urinary system?
Why is it important for pregnant women with HIV to receive treatment during pregnancy?
Why is it important for pregnant women with HIV to receive treatment during pregnancy?
What is the primary cause of gestational diabetes?
What is the primary cause of gestational diabetes?
How does stress affect diabetes?
How does stress affect diabetes?
What are the teaching points for a new diabetic?
What are the teaching points for a new diabetic?
In Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) treatment, what is the priority order?
In Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) treatment, what is the priority order?
What are the common signs and symptoms of neuropathy?
What are the common signs and symptoms of neuropathy?
What are the typical laboratory findings in Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)?
What are the typical laboratory findings in Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)?
What is the outcome if one parent has a recessive genetic disorder but the other does not?
What is the outcome if one parent has a recessive genetic disorder but the other does not?
What potential complication can arise from taking beta-blockers for a type one diabetic?
What potential complication can arise from taking beta-blockers for a type one diabetic?
How should insulin doses and carbohydrate intake be managed in relation to exercise for diabetics?
How should insulin doses and carbohydrate intake be managed in relation to exercise for diabetics?
How can the Somogyi Effect be distinguished from the Dawn Phenomenon?
How can the Somogyi Effect be distinguished from the Dawn Phenomenon?
What is the most important protection measure for healthcare workers when administering chemotherapy?
What is the most important protection measure for healthcare workers when administering chemotherapy?
What is the main complication for a patient with a stem cell transplant, and how is it managed?
What is the main complication for a patient with a stem cell transplant, and how is it managed?
What should be avoided in the care of a patient post-radiation therapy?
What should be avoided in the care of a patient post-radiation therapy?
What specialized team should be consulted for a dying cancer patient to provide supportive care?
What specialized team should be consulted for a dying cancer patient to provide supportive care?
What distinguishes cancer cells from normal cells that allows recognition by the immune system?
What distinguishes cancer cells from normal cells that allows recognition by the immune system?
What type of immunity is developed after exposure to an antigen or vaccination?
What type of immunity is developed after exposure to an antigen or vaccination?
What are the first line of defense components in innate immunity?
What are the first line of defense components in innate immunity?
What are some examples of reasons for performing surgery in cancer patients?
What are some examples of reasons for performing surgery in cancer patients?
What distinguishes active acquired immunity from passive acquired immunity?
What distinguishes active acquired immunity from passive acquired immunity?
What symptoms characterize end-stage complications of chest cancers?
What symptoms characterize end-stage complications of chest cancers?
What is the immediate treatment for someone experiencing an anaphylactic reaction?
What is the immediate treatment for someone experiencing an anaphylactic reaction?
Which cells engulf and digest microorganisms and cellular debris through phagocytosis?
Which cells engulf and digest microorganisms and cellular debris through phagocytosis?
In diabetes, what percentage of calories should come from fat in a balanced diet?
In diabetes, what percentage of calories should come from fat in a balanced diet?
What is the primary cause of type 1 diabetes?
What is the primary cause of type 1 diabetes?
Which type of diabetes complication affects small blood vessels?
Which type of diabetes complication affects small blood vessels?
What is the function of histamine in an allergic reaction?
What is the function of histamine in an allergic reaction?
Which cells and immunoglobulin are elevated in allergic responses?
Which cells and immunoglobulin are elevated in allergic responses?
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