NP235 Unit 3 Lecture Notes Lymph/Cancer/immune
- ANS-
- foreign object introduced into the body, redness, swelling, tender, histamine is released
causing the inflammatory response.
Can be local or systemic - ANS-Inflammatory response
- lack of appropriate response
malfunction or deficiency in one or more components of the immune system; may be inherited
or acquired - ANS-Immune deficiency
, all cancer begins in cells. Cells produce signals and when they lose signals they start to grow
and multiply then forms a lump called a tumor. - ANS-Care for cancer patient
,Know for test: hand washing, PPE (gloves, mask), limit visitors, educate patient and family on
importance of these precautions.
also : hourly vitals, temperature check, looks at labs - ANS-Avoid complications in infections
: are able to grow uncontrollably, change dna, changes structures and can move around. When
it moves to one area to another metastasis - ANS-Malignant
: fight off toxins, they are designed to find foreign invaders and fight them - ANS-Antitoxins
: immune response can be debilitating
a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the joints and some organs of other body systems are
attacked - ANS-Rheumatoid arthritis
: is a series of proteins helps support the antibodies, manufactured in the liver work alongside
the antibodies to kill off invaders. \ - ANS-Complement system
: unusual bleeding or discharge, a sore that does not heal, a change in bowel or bladder habits,
a lump in the breast or other parts of the body, a nagging, persistent cough, an obvious change
in a mole. - ANS-Warning signs to cancer
(an insufficient production of antibodies, immune cells or both)
Prevention PPE, isolation - ANS-Immune deficiency disorder
, (loss of appetite) first food is sweets and read meat that patients with cancer lose their taste
buds from. Mucositis (artificial saliva help keep to the mucous membranes soft and moist.
Weight loss (small frequent feedings, supplements, increased protein. N/V/D- eat before
treatment, antiemetic (serotonin antagonist) and oral care.
NVD, ALOPECIA, ANOREXIA, WEIGHT LOSS, LOSS OF APPETITE - ANS-Side effects of
cancer-----test question
a cancer arising of the skin or of the lining of the internal organs. - ANS-Carcinoma
a hormone produced by thymus encourages lymphocyte production. - ANS-Thymosin
acupuncture, music therapy.
used along with chemo and radiation - ANS-Integrative homeopathic treatment
age, race, sex - ANS-Predisposing factors (higher rate of having cancer) of cancer
ANA (antinuclear antibody), lupus panel, CBC, get a though assessment.
GOAL: help patient to help be able to function at the highest achievable level for as long as
possible - ANS-Diagnosis autoimmune disorder:---test question
analgesics, steroids, antidepressants, antiseizure drugs.
Parenteral drugs reassess pain every 15/30 mins
PO reassess every hour. Medication should be scheduled around the clock. - ANS-Meds:
anti-rejection meds, wear a mask, good hand hygiene
Make sure they are med compliant - ANS-Kidney transplant:---test question
antigen that is a glycoprotein that is produced during fetal life but is not normally present after
birth. (elevated in liver disease and heavy smokers
PSA (prostate cancer) CA-125 (ovarian cancer) - ANS-CEA level
be careful no BP/ IV on affected part. - ANS-Lymphedema
body produces an IMMUNE RESPONSE TO THE SELF CELL or tissue
a condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks itself, targeting the cells, tissues,
and organs of a person's own body - ANS-Autoimmune disease-----test question
