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NU 421 Canvas 2 Exam Guide With
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What are the ABC's of Moles? - ANSWER Asymmetry

Border irregularity

Color: multiple colors

Diameter Changes: increase 1/4 inch

Evolution: Changes in shape, size, color

What is the #1 diagnositc toll for suspicious lesions to determine
malignancy? - ANSWER Biopsy

What are risk factors for skin cancers? - ANSWER UVL ( Overexposure to the
sun )

Light complexions, light hair

Age ( greater >60 )

What types of questions should be asked for somebody that has a
concerning mole? - ANSWER How long has it been there?

Has it been growing?

What diet is reccomended to reduce risk of cancer? - ANSWER Low sugar

Low fat

High Fiber

,What skin cancers are highly metastatic? - ANSWER Squamous Cell
carcinoma and melanoma

How is skin cancer prevented? - ANSWER avoid tanning beds

use sunscreen

perform annual skin examination if you have moles

Would you rather have bladder cancer or pancreatic cancer? - ANSWER
bladder cancer because it is not near as deadly as pancreatic cancer

How deadly are glioblastomas? - ANSWER very deadly

What is Vena Cava Syndrome? - ANSWER compression of the superior vena
cava by a tumor, interference with venous return and subs engorgement of
vessels of the upper extremities and trunk

What are clinical findings of vena cava syndrome? - ANSWER Periorbital
edema

Edema above the heart

Dysphagia

tightness of throat

What is periorbital edema? - ANSWER swelling around the eyes

What is dysphagia? - ANSWER difficulty swallowing

How is vena cava syndrome managed? - ANSWER -radiation or chemo for
tumor reduction

- steroid therapy

, - elevate HOB, watch respiratory

What are cancer risk factors? - ANSWER Age, genetics, immunologic fx,
smoking, nutrition

What does CAUTION stand for in reference to cancer signs and symptoms? -
ANSWER Change in bowel/bladder habits

A sore that does not heal

Unusual bleeding/discharge

Thickening of breast tissue/lump

Indigestion or dysphagia

Obvious change in wart or mole

Nagging cough or hoarseness

How do we treat pain related to cancer? - ANSWER Opioids- ongoing
prevention

add in Tylenol or ibuprofen if needed

What is a normal PSA level? - ANSWER <4 ng/mL

What is a normal CEA? - ANSWER 0-2.9 nonsmokers

0-5 smokers

What labwork do we need to watch for a cancer patient? - ANSWER
ELectrolytes

WBC will plummet

Platelets

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