Exam (elaborations)
CPHON EXAM Flashcards LATEST UPDATE
- Course
- Institution
CPHON EXAM Flashcards LATEST UPDATE...
[Show more]
Content preview
CPHON EXAM Flashcards LATEST UPDATEWhat medications can relieve dyspnea in terminal patients? - ANSWER Opioid drugs (oral
and inhaled)
Scopalamine reduces secretions.
What is the purpose of a phase IV trial? - ANSWER To further investigate the long term
safety and efficacy of a treatment.
*Goal is to decrease long term side effects while providing acceptable cure rates.
What does the Candlelighters organization do? - ANSWER Provide cancer survivors with
information and counsel on their legal rights.
What did the National Cancer Act of 1972 do? - ANSWER Started the "war on cancer".
Gave the NIH more funding/strength for cancer research.
Which drugs are classified as hormones? - ANSWER dexamethasone
prednisone
hydrocortisone
Is fever an emergency for people with sickle cell disease? - ANSWER Yes, ALWAYS.
Sickling will occur at a higher rate with fever.
What would indicate a good vs poor prognosis in leukemia? - ANSWER Good =
hyperdiploidy
Poor = positive for Philadelphia Chromosome (9;22)(q34; q11) translocation.
What age group has the best prognosis in neuroblastoma? - ANSWER Less than 12 months
old.
Where is osteosarcoma most commonly found initially? - ANSWER The long bones:
tibia, femur, humerus
Why is rotationplasty pereferred surgically for osteosarcoma patients? - ANSWER Better
functionality.
What are the causes and symptoms of posterior fossa syndrome? - ANSWER Transient
,defecits after PF surgery. Present 24-48 hours after surgery and last 2 - 6 months.
Speech disturbance, dysphagia, decreased motor function, emotional lability, cranial nerve
palsy.
What is the treatment for posterior fossa syndrome? - ANSWER OT/PT/Speech
correct hydrocephalus
sometimes glucocorticoids
What is a classic clinical presentation of retinoblastoma? - ANSWER Leukocoria "cat's eye
reflex"
Caused by pressure on the retina.
What are the major toxicites of hormones? - ANSWER altered metabolic function
decreased bone density
(/C)
Which drugs are classified as miscellaneous non-cell cycle specific agents? - ANSWER
asparaginase
retinoids (atra, accutane)
(/C)
What type of pain do terminal children experience? - ANSWER disease related (rapid
onset)
bone/nerve (longer duration)
Name some symtoms seen with brain tumors. - ANSWER facial/cranial nerve palsy
speech and swallowing difficulty
ataxia
seizures
emotional/personality changes
What type of cancer is characterized by blue Reed-Sternberg cells? - ANSWER Hodgkin's
Disease
*cells look like owl eyes
, What does the presence of Auer Rods in microscopic bone marrow reivew indicate? -
ANSWER That the patient has non-lymphacitic leukemia.
It's not ALL, usually AML or CML.
Looks like black rods in cells.
What do neutrophils do? - ANSWER Act as the first line of defense against antigens.
Nonspecific.
What would be considered severe aplastic anemia? - ANSWER ANC <500
Platelets <20K
What long-term side effect can carmustine (BCNU) cause? - ANSWER Pulmonary
dysfunction.
How do you calculate absolute neutrophil count (ANC)? - ANSWER (%bands+%segs)Xtotal
WBC = ANC
What would you expect to see in a newly diagnosed Burkitt's Lymphoma patient? - ANSWER
Rapidly enlarging abdominal mass
Elevated LDH
What are some characteristics of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH)? - ANSWER
presentation with scaly red papules
causes breakdown in bony areas
What are some characteristics of immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)? - ANSWER
Low platelets
presents with bruising, purpura, pettichiae, but RARELY BLEEDING
What are some presenting symptoms of Wilms Tumor? - ANSWER Hematuria
Hemihypertrophy
What lab values are associated with tumor lysis syndrome? - ANSWER Think: Pup goes up!
Potassium >6, Uric Acid >8, Phosphorus >10
Calcium <8
What are the symptoms of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Mirror. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $11.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
78252 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now