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2024 ONCOLOGY NURSING B EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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2024 ONCOLOGY NURSING BEXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Radiotherapy - CORRECT-ANSWERSUse of radition to destory cancer cells,
although radiation can kill other cells cancer cells are particularly sensetive
to radiation
Raditation can be internal and extrnal t/f? - CORRECT-ANSWERSTrue
Oncology emergency steps - CORRECT-ANSWERSRecognise
React
Review
Chemotherapy - CORRECT-ANSWERSUse of cytotoxic medications on their
own or in combination with other therapies to destory cancer cells
Chemo AE - CORRECT-ANSWERSNausea
Libido changes
Fatigue
Weight loss/gain
Hair loss
Spinal cord compression - CORRECT-ANSWERSCancer cells grow in or near
the spine compressing the spinal cord and spinal nerves resulting in swelling
and reduced blood supply to the nerves/cord creating the potential for
dysfucntion, e.g. incontinence, and paralysis
Spinal cord compression clin man - CORRECT-ANSWERSBanding back pain
Loss of power/strength
Loss of sensory function
Tumour Lysis Syndrome - CORRECT-ANSWERSMetabolic disturbance caused
by sudden injury/death of cancer cells, usually in first 3 days after treatment.
Damaged cancer cells release intracellular components causing sudden and
severe electrolyte imbalances
Superior Vena Cava Obtruction - CORRECT-ANSWERSMechanical obstruction
of Superior Vena Cava by tumour or migrated/occluded central venous
access device results in reduced CO bc of blockage
Hypercalcaemia - CORRECT-ANSWERSMetabolic function disorder where
serum calcium levels are above 2.6mmol
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