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What is the primary characteristic of embryonic stem cells?
What is the primary characteristic of embryonic stem cells?
In tumor staging, what does a T stage of '2' indicate?
In tumor staging, what does a T stage of '2' indicate?
Which of the following is a major characteristic of neutropenic fever in oncology patients?
Which of the following is a major characteristic of neutropenic fever in oncology patients?
Which option best describes a primary side effect of chemotherapy?
Which option best describes a primary side effect of chemotherapy?
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What is the significance of a normal white blood cell count range of 4500-11,000?
What is the significance of a normal white blood cell count range of 4500-11,000?
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What is a common characteristic of fatigue related to cancer treatment?
What is a common characteristic of fatigue related to cancer treatment?
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Which of the following statements about adult/somatic stem cells is accurate?
Which of the following statements about adult/somatic stem cells is accurate?
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What does a main side effect of using peripheral blood stem cells include?
What does a main side effect of using peripheral blood stem cells include?
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What type of transplant involves donor tissue being placed in a normal anatomical site?
What type of transplant involves donor tissue being placed in a normal anatomical site?
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Which of the following is not a type of anti-rejection drug concerned with preventing rejection of the transplanted organ?
Which of the following is not a type of anti-rejection drug concerned with preventing rejection of the transplanted organ?
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What is the primary concern associated with lymphatic buildup in lymphedema compared to regular edema?
What is the primary concern associated with lymphatic buildup in lymphedema compared to regular edema?
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Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a heterotopic transplant?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a heterotopic transplant?
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What is one of the significant complications of ionizing radiation treatment?
What is one of the significant complications of ionizing radiation treatment?
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In terms of energy, what describes the fractional method of radiation treatment?
In terms of energy, what describes the fractional method of radiation treatment?
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Which of the following statements about graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is accurate?
Which of the following statements about graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is accurate?
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Which condition is typically characterized by bone pain and originates from plasma cells in the bone marrow?
Which condition is typically characterized by bone pain and originates from plasma cells in the bone marrow?
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Study Notes
Solid Organ Transplant
- Organ testing for communicable diseases is crucial to prevent transmission of infectious agents such as CMV, VRE, HIV, and Hep B/C.
- Transplant types
- Allograft: Tissue from one individual to another of the same species.
- Autologous: Tissue from the same individual, for example, identical twins.
- Syngenic: Tissue from genetically identical individuals.
- Xenogenic: Tissue from a different species.
- Orthotopic: Donor tissue (as in heart transplant) is placed in the same location as the original tissue.
- Heterotopic: Donor tissue is placed in a different location from the original tissue.
- Anti-rejection drugs can cause complications such as rejection, infection, inflammation, and immunosuppression. This commonly results in lymphedema which is not the same as edema as it represents a chronic buildup of lymph.
Additional Concerns (Cancer, etc.)
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Cancer Assessment and Treatment
- Cancer is assessed through physical examination, imaging (like X-rays), and biopsies.
- Tumour staging involves determining size and location of the primary tumour, as well as spread to lymph nodes.
- Radiation, and chemotherapeutic drugs are used to target rapidly dividing cells.
- Chemotherapy can cause side effects like hair loss, nausea, and immune suppression.
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Adverse Effects of Cancer Treatment
- Patient fatigue and related complications, lasting years or even months, can be common.
- Long-term health impacts like chronic pain can hinder quality of life.
- Increased infection risk during treatment and aftercare.
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Peripheral Neuropathy
- Radiation and cancer affect sensory nerves.
- Symptoms may include decreased pain sensation, reduced nerve conduction, sensory or motor deficits, and impaired balance.
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Other Health Factors
- Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD)
- Heart transplant-related concerns (including recovery times and activities).
- Effects of radiation on different parts of the body, and different considerations of patients with respect to the effects of ionizing radiation.
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This quiz covers essential concepts related to solid organ transplants, including types of grafts, the importance of organ testing for diseases, and the complications from anti-rejection medications. Participants will learn about various transplant methods such as allograft, autologous, and xenogenic, as well as the implications of lymphedema.
