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Cellular regulation The functions cells perform to maintain homeostasis and conditions that contribute to alterations. Cancer is a class of diseases characterized by... out-of-control cell growth. 00:10 01:14 There are 100 different types of cancer, each classified by... the ...

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NRSG 3200 Unit 11 Cancer Based on
Powerpoint
Cellular regulation - Answer The functions cells perform to maintain homeostasis and
conditions that contribute to alterations.

Cancer is a class of diseases characterized by... - Answer out-of-control cell growth.

There are 100 different types of cancer, each classified by... - Answer the type of cell
that is initially affected.

_____ normally regulates cellular growth and development. - Answer Proto-oncogene

_____ allow unregulated genetic activity and tumor growth. - Answer Oncogenes

______ regulate the effects of oncogenes to decrease wildly proliferating cellular
growth. - Answer Tumor-suppressor genes

Carcinoma Origin - Answer Epithelial or lining of organs.
Cells that cover internal and external parts of the body such as lung, breast, and colon.

Sarcoma Origin - Answer Connective Tissue.
Cells that are located in bone, cartilage, fat, connective tissue, muscle, and other
supportive tissues.

Myeloma Origin - Answer Plasma cells; B-lymphocytes

Lymphoma Origin - Answer Lymphocytes.
Lymph nodes and immune system tissues.

Leukemia Origin - Answer Hematopoetic stem cells in blood and bone marrow.

Primary Prevention - Answer Concerned with reducing the risks of disease through
health promotion strategies.

Secondary Prevention - Answer Promote screening and early detection activities such
as breast and testicular self examination and Pap smears.

Tertiary Prevention - Answer Monitoring for reoccurrence of primary cancer, screening
for secondary malignancies.

Management of Cancer- Surgery - Answer Diagnostic (biopsy)
Primary treatment surgery
Prophylactic surgery
Palliative surgery
Reconstructive surgery

, NRSG 3200 Unit 11 Cancer Based on
Powerpoint
Radiation therapy uses the least amount of radiation as possible, high dose capable of
destroying cancer cells, delivered in ____. - Answer fractions

Types of Radiation Therapy - Answer External Radiation- direct beam
Internal Radiation- brachytherapy or medication

Radiation therapy can cause ____ or ____ - Answer burning; scarring

Staff protection from Radiation - Answer Time- minimize time spent in close proximity
with patient.
Distance- increase distance from radioactive material (preferably 6ft).
Shielding- use shielding to decrease exposure to radiation.
Personnel wear dosimeters.
Patient is put in lead lined room.

Chemotherapy - Answer Antineoplastic agents destroy tumor cells.
Kills cells in the cell cycle.
Each time a tumor is exposed to a chemotherapy agent, a percentage of the tumor cells
are destroyed.
Kills actively proliferating cells.
Risk for toxicity.

Caring for Patients receiving Chemotherapy and 48 hours after - Answer While handling
bodily fluids wear gown and double glove.
After disposing of patient's urine or vomit in the toilet, flush twice.
Bedding and clothing are bagged in yellow bags.
Chemo gowns and gloves are disposed in yellow containers or hazard-waste
receptacle.
Sharps are disposed in yellow sharps container.
If there is a chemo spill, then notify the charge nurse and follow institution policy.

Labs to Monitor - Answer CBC
WBC
ANC- neutropenia
RBC
Platelets
BMP
Electrolytes
BUN/Creatinine
LFTs
Tumor Markers
CEA- colon and breast
PSA- prostate
CD20- non-hodgkin lymphoma

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