Types of Intravenous Medication and Extravasation

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What type of examination involves a microscope to look at cervical scraped cells?

Chemotherapy Creams

PAP SMEAR (correct)

Testicular Self-examination

Bone Marrow Biopsy

Which procedure requires no douching, intercourse, bath, or tampons afterwards?

Intramuscular Injection

Bone Marrow Biopsy

PAP SMEAR (correct)

Testicular Self-examination

What type of chemotherapy aims to control signs and symptoms in advanced malignancies?

Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy

Primary Chemotherapy

Palliative Chemotherapy (correct)

Adjuvant Chemotherapy

When is Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy administered?

Before surgery or radiotherapy Signup and view all the answers

Which type of chemotherapy involves using drugs that act mainly on dividing cells?

Cell Cycle-Specific Drugs Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common side effect after a bone marrow biopsy procedure?

Bleeding Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of irritants in terms of administration?

Do not direct intravenous push Signup and view all the answers

Which category of chemotherapy agents causes blister and tissue destruction?

Alkylating agents Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action in the case of chemotherapy extravasation?

Elevate the extremity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an adverse reaction of chemotherapy?

Sterility Signup and view all the answers

How should extravasation from a vein into tissue be managed?

Observe for erythema and ulcers Signup and view all the answers

Which type of chemotherapy agents should never be given directly intravenously?

Vesicants Signup and view all the answers

What precaution should be taken with a BRACHYTHERAPY patient?

Save all dressings and bed linens until after the radioactive source is removed Signup and view all the answers

When can a patient who had the REMOVAL OF RADIATION SOURCE procedure resume sexual activity?

7-10 days after the procedure Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is an example of a radioisotope used in TELETHERAPY?

Iridium 192 (192Ir) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of INTRACAVITY THERAPY?

To implant radioisotope directly into the tumor cavity for a specific time Signup and view all the answers

What is done in INTERSTITIAL THERAPY?

Implanting radioisotope directly into the tumor using needles or catheters Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of cancer is characterized by no metastasis, no spread to regional lymph nodes, and complete removal of the cancer?

Stage 1 Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to cells that divide rapidly with no resemblance to normal cells?

Anaplastic Signup and view all the answers

Which type of chemotherapy drug includes Fluorouracil, Methotrexate, and Cladribine as examples?

Antimetabolites Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of neoplastic cells spreading from the original site to distant organs called?

Metastasis Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended frequency for monthly breast self-examination (BSE) for females above the age of 20?

Monthly after menses Signup and view all the answers

What does metaplasia refer to in the context provided?

Abnormal change in the nature of tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which type of radiation can pass through tiny spaces between cells without causing disruption?

Gamma rays Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between alpha and beta particles?

Beta particles have mass and charge. Signup and view all the answers

Which radiation type can cause more damage if inhaled or ingested?

Alpha particles Signup and view all the answers