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Monitor patient for infection due to ______
Monitor patient for infection due to ______
leukopenia
Common sites for metastasis include liver, brain, bone, lung, and ______
Common sites for metastasis include liver, brain, bone, lung, and ______
lymph
Modifiable risk factors for breast cancer include alcohol consumption, smoking, sedentary lifestyle, and poor diet high in ______
Modifiable risk factors for breast cancer include alcohol consumption, smoking, sedentary lifestyle, and poor diet high in ______
fat
Post mastectomy, patients should elevate their arm to avoid ______
Post mastectomy, patients should elevate their arm to avoid ______
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All men 14 years and older should do self-exams monthly in the ______
All men 14 years and older should do self-exams monthly in the ______
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Radioactive iodine treatment requires patients to ______ with at least 3-4 liters/day for 2 days.
Radioactive iodine treatment requires patients to ______ with at least 3-4 liters/day for 2 days.
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Tumor lysis syndrome causes hyperkalemia and requires insulin to IV solution to decrease ______ level.
Tumor lysis syndrome causes hyperkalemia and requires insulin to IV solution to decrease ______ level.
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Pernicious anemia requires lifelong supplementation of Vitamin ______.
Pernicious anemia requires lifelong supplementation of Vitamin ______.
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Patients with thrombocytopenia should be placed on ______ precautions.
Patients with thrombocytopenia should be placed on ______ precautions.
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Iron should be given PO with vitamin C or on an empty ______.
Iron should be given PO with vitamin C or on an empty ______.
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Flashcards
Radiation Therapy & Leukopenia
Radiation Therapy & Leukopenia
Radiation treatment can decrease white blood cell count (leukopenia), increasing risk of infection in the patient.
Metastasis Common Sites
Metastasis Common Sites
Cancer can spread (metastasize) to the liver, brain, bone, lung, and lymph nodes.
Breast Cancer Risk Factors (Modifiable)
Breast Cancer Risk Factors (Modifiable)
Lifestyle choices like alcohol, smoking, poor diet, and lack of exercise can increase breast cancer risk.
Post-Mastectomy Care
Post-Mastectomy Care
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Testicular Cancer Exam
Testicular Cancer Exam
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Multiple Myeloma Cause
Multiple Myeloma Cause
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Radioactive Iodine Precautions
Radioactive Iodine Precautions
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Immunosuppression & Oncologic Meds
Immunosuppression & Oncologic Meds
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Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS)
Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS)
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Thrombocytopenia Precautions
Thrombocytopenia Precautions
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Study Notes
Oncology & Hematology
- Radiation: Monitor for infection due to leukopenia.
- Breast Cancer: Modifiable risk factors include alcohol, smoking, sedentary lifestyle, and poor diet. Non-modifiable risk factors include BRCA1/2 mutations, early menarche, late menopause, and family history of breast/uterine cancer. Perform monthly breast exams, preferably post-menstrual. Mammograms are helpful for early detection. Treatment depends on the stage.
- Post-Mastectomy: Elevate the affected arm, avoid heavy lifting, and do not wear constrictive clothing. Avoid BP readings from the affected arm.
- Testicular Cancer: Perform self-exams monthly in the shower. High risk men include those whose testes have not dropped into the scrotum, or those whose testes dropped after age 6. Initial warning sign is a small, hard lump.
- Multiple Myeloma: A cancer of plasma cells. Myeloma cells inhibit antibody production, increasing risk of infection.
- Radioactive Iodine: Flush with 3-4 liters of water daily for two days, and flush the toilet twice. Limit contact with others to 30 minutes daily. Avoid pregnant nurses, visitors, and children.
- Immunosuppression: Place patients in private rooms. Avoid raw fruits and vegetables to prevent infections.
- Tumor Lysis Syndrome: Tumor cells release their contents into the bloodstream. Hyperkalemia and glucose imbalances may occur, necessitating insulin to decrease potassium levels.
- Thrombocytopenia: Place patients on bleeding precautions. Avoid using hard toothbrushes, and do not insert suppositories or enemas. Decrease IM medications.
- Iron Deficiency Anemia: Iron supplements with vitamin C are given orally on an empty stomach.
- Pernicious Anemia: Vitamin B12 is required due to a lack of intrinsic factor in the stomach.Symptoms include tachycardia, pallor, and a beefy red tongue. A Schilling test can determine Vitamin B12 absorption.
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