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MDC2 Exam 1 Study Guide Questions With Correct Answers. What advice would you have for a patient who has a family history of cancer? -diagnostic testing -screenings -primary preventions -education on s/s Primary prevention Smoking Cessation, Chemoprophylaxis, Avoidance of Vice/Carcinogen...

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What advice would you have for a patient who has a family history of cancer?
-diagnostic testing
-screenings
-primary preventions
-education on s/s


Primary prevention
Smoking Cessation, Chemoprophylaxis, Avoidance of Vice/Carcinogen, Avoid highly processed foods.


Secondary prevention
screenings, tumor markers


Tertiary prevention
prevention of sequela within the disease process your diagnosed with


What are the steps in cancer cell development?
1) initiation - alteration of DNA synthesis
2) promotion - enhancing cell growth and replicate rapidly
3)progression - cells multiply and spread the cancer
4)metastasis - cancer moves from original location and colonizes elsewhere


What sources affect cancer cell growth?
1) SMOKING CESSATION
-hormones
-age
-environmental carcinogens
-family history
-genetics
-organ recipients


Purpose of radiation and side effects
Purpose: shrink tumor
side effects:
-localized to that specific spot
-skin irritation
-bone marrow suppression
-fatigue
-altered taste and sensations


Radiation exposure vs dose
Exposure = how much radiation is delivered
Dose = how much radiation is absorbed


Why is it important to teach patients not to remove radiation markings?
the markings are where the tumor is and if the markings are removed the tumor can be missed

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