OCN Practice Tests Review Questions & Answers 100% Correct
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Cisplatin can result in: - ANSWERnephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity
can also result in BAD neuropathy
hand/foot/mouth syndrome is due to what physiologic happening? - ANSWERrupture of capillaries from increased pressure/friction after cytotoxic therapy (most often with Xeloda/Capecitabine)
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OCN Practice Tests Review Questions & Answers
100% Correct
Cisplatin can result in: - ANSWERnephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity
can also result in BAD neuropathy
hand/foot/mouth syndrome is due to what physiologic happening? - ANSWERrupture of capillaries from
increased pressure/friction after cytotoxic therapy (most often with Xeloda/Capecitabine)
which tumor marker is used for active surveillance of a malignancy? - ANSWERprostate specific antigen!
most tumor markers aren't sensitive enough to diagnose malignancy, with the exception of prostate
cancer
refractory platelets are due to what? - ANSWERdevelopment of antibodies against donor types
HLA matched platelets means... - ANSWERthe number of antibodies is decreased
which cancer has the overall highest risk of metastasizing to the brain? - ANSWERmelanoma
satiety definition - ANSWERthe feeling of being full
early satiety can be helped by: - ANSWERincreasing the amount of fats consumed
early satiety is NOT helped by - ANSWERdrinking excess fluids
giving an appetite stimulant
, leading cause of cancer death in men? - ANSWERlung cancer
most common symptom with malignant bowel obstruction? - ANSWERPAIN
nausea/vomiting is a late symptom
side effect of Oxaliplatin? - ANSWERsevere burning/numbness/tingling in hands and feet - aka severe
neuropathy, along with parasthesia of the throat
for tumors to metastasize and break into the capillary system, what must occur? - ANSWERsecrete
specific enzymes to breakdown the basement membranes
what happens in the M phase of the cell cycle? - ANSWERcell division
goal of radiation for bladder cancer: - ANSWERto preserve the bladder
what is an IV infusion "flare?" - ANSWERblotchiness or red streaks along the vein without swelling or
pain; usually itchy
what is Reiki therapy? - ANSWERenergy therapy where the patient is not touched, can supposedly help
with pain control
nulliparous - ANSWERnever had kids
treatment for dox extravasation and cardiac toxicity... - ANSWERDexrazoxane
tamoxifen can cause what? - ANSWERinitial bone pain that eventually subsides
complications of a thora: - ANSWERbleeding, infection, pain
pulmonary edema!
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