Surgical oncologist - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Neoadjuvant therapy does not increase survival when compared to adjuvant therapy. It only changes the timing of treatment and can change surgical options if the tumor is shrunk enough. If this occurs, the patient may only require a lumpectomy plus radiation therapy instead of needing a mastectomy - Answer Main benefit of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (breast cancer patient) A comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) is a multidisciplinary evaluation to assess life expectancy and risk of morbidit...

Who performs radiation therapy? - Answer-A radiation therapist under the supervision of a radiation oncologist What percent of cancer patients are treated with rad therapy? - Answer-75% Surgical oncologist - Answer-Physician that would remove the tumor (removal or biopsy) Medical oncologist - Answer-Physician who is in charge of chemotherapy (plans how often/type of drugs) Radiation oncologist - Answer-Radiologist that prescribes the radiation dose that will be needed to treat the pa...

NURS6550 MIDTERM EXAM REAL COMPLETE SET 100 QUESTIONS COLLECTLY ANSWERED | ALREADY PASSED|A GRADE QUESTION 1 1. Mr. Banks has been admitted for surgical resection of a metastatic tumor, during surgery it is discovered that he has widespread, diffuse metastasis throughout the abdomen. Surgery is no longer an option, and his oncologist says that chemotherapy is unlikely to produce any meaningful benefit. Mr. Banks is concerned that his sons will not support a transfer to comfort care...

ONS ONCC CHEMO RENEWAL EXAM / 60+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2023/2024 / GRADED A+. 2 / 12 1. Neoadjuvant therapy does not increase survival when compared to adjuvanttherapy. It only changes the timing of treatment and can change surgical op-tionsif the tumor isshrunk enough.If this occurs,the patient may only require a lumpectomy plus radiation therapy instead of needing a mastectomy: ANSW Mainbenefit of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (breast cancer patient) 2. A comprehensive geriatric a...

HLT 141 Chapter 10 Test Questions and Answers (Already Graded A+) The physician may order _______ to help relieve inflammation. - Answer- corticosteroids The substance that can induce an immune response is an ____. - Answer- antigen Besides water, lymph fluid can contain ______. - Answer- protein Lymph fluid is collected form the _____. - Answer- tissues A ____ is a laboratory test used to help diagnosis various lymphatic disorders. - Answer- CBC T/F Acquired immunity is pass...

NOCTI Exam Questions All Complete Answers create an opening - Answer -Ostomy surgically remove a body part - Answer -Ectomy abnormal growth of tissue whether benign or malignant - Answer -Neoplasm refers to obesity - Answer -Bariatric means pus - Answer -Pyo means bone - Answer -Osteo refers to blood vessel - Answer -Angi means blue - Answer -Cyano means gastrointestinal - Answer -Gi means after meals - Answer -PC equals 1 cc - Answer -1 ml bathroom privileges...

Neoadjuvant therapy does not increase survival when compared to adjuvant therapy. It only changes the timing of treatment and can change surgical options if the tumor is shrunk enough. If this occurs, the patient may only require a lumpectomy plus radiation therapy instead of needing a mastectomy - Correct answer-Main benefit of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (breast cancer patient) A comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) is a multidisciplinary evaluation to assess life expectancy and risk of...

ONS ONCC CHEMO RENEWAL NEW UPDATE Neoadjuvant therapy does not increase survival when compared to adjuvant therapy. It only changes the timing of treatment and can change surgical options if the tumor is shrunk enough. If this occurs, the patient may only require a lumpectomy plus radiation therapy instead of needing a mastectomy - Main benefit of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (breast cancer patient) A comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) is a multidisciplinary evaluation to assess life ex...

  1. A nurse is assessing for compartment syndrome in ANSWER;Pain that client who has a short leg cast. Which of the following increas-es with findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of this condition? Bounding pedal pulse Capillary refill less than 2 seconds Pain that increases with passive movement Areas of warmth on the cast 2. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a severe form of stage II Lyme disease. Which of the following statements made by th...

ONS ONCC Chemo Renewal Exam 2024 Neoadjuvant therapy does not increase survival when compared to adjuvant therapy. It only changes the timing of treatment and can change surgical options if the tumor is shrunk enough. If this occurs, the patient may only require a lumpectomy plus radiation therapy instead of needing a mastectomy - ANSWER Main benefit of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (breast cancer patient) A comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) is a multidisciplinary evaluation to assess life...