Radiation esophagitis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CRO 2024 Final Exam 2 Study Guide Questions & Answers Where is the common site of metastasis after chemo-RT (2-year incidence) for patients with small cell lung cancer? - ANSWERSBrain metastasis (50-80% incidence) is a common site of relapse after chemo-RT What are the most important prognostic factors for a patient with small cell lung cancer? - ANSWERSstage, performance status What is the preferred fractionation and total dose administered for BID treatment of small cell lung cancer...

Med surg exam 2 Questions and Answers Graded A+ what should you absolute neutrophil count be (ANC) - Correct Answer ️️ - neutropenia - Correct Answer ️️ -ANC <1500 moderate neutropenia - Correct Answer ️️ -ANC 500-999 severe neutropenia - Correct Answer ️️ -ANC < 500 things to avoid if pt is neutropenic - Correct Answer ️️ -- fresh cut flowers (wilt, die, grow mold) - processed meats, undercooked meats (food bourne illness) chemo & radiation - Correct Answer ️...

  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...

What are the differences of cancer in men than women? -More men than women die from cancer-related deaths each year. -Mortality rate from lung cancer is higher in men (26%.) -Cancer with the highest incidence among men is prostate cancer (19%.) -Men are more likely to develop liver cancer. -Head and neck cancers occur more often in men. What are the differences of cancer in women than men? -Cancer with the highest death rate among women is lung cancer (25%.) -Cancer with the highest inci...

When assessing the pain the radiation therapist must consider the 1 quality of the pain 2 location of the pain 3 intensity of the pain 4 duration of the pain CORRECT ANSWER all of the above pain assessment should include quality location intensity and duration proper nutrition for cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy treatment helps to CORRECT ANSWER like disease and improve emotional and mental status and helps with tissue repair your patient is being treated for bronchogenic...

Boost - Answer-This term commonly is used to describe a smaller field within the larger filed of radiation that typically is treated at the end of radiation Nausea Diarrhea Mucositis Xerostomia Esophagitis Skin Reaction - Answer-Acute toxicity related to radiation therapy Radiosensitivity - Answer-______________________ is concerned with how sensitive tumor cells and other structures and tissues respond to the radiation. It is an important consideration, as acute and late toxicities a...

Med-Surg CH 27: The Gastrointestinal System Questions and Answers Graded A The nurse cautions that constant stress can cause which alteration to the gastrointestinal (GI) system? A. Slowed GI mobility resulting in constipation B. Reversed peristalsis resulting in projectile vomiting C. Increased digestive juices resulting in a gastric ulcer D. Decreased digestive juices resulting in ineffective metabolism Increased digestive juices resulting in a gastric ulcer *Stress increase the gastric s...

AHN 447 Exam Review Solution Questions And Answers GERD - ANS-Backwards flow (reflex esophagitis), Most common GI disorder Symptoms of GERD (12) - ANS-Dyspepsia, regurgitation, coughing, hoarseness, water brash, dysphagia, epigastric pain, belching, nausea, pyrosis (heartburn), pharyngitis, dental caries Main goal of GERD - ANS-symptom relief Interventions for GERD - ANS-Diet therapy (Avoid coffee, chocolate, alcohol), Do not lay down after meals (1-2hrs), sleep on your left side..never ...

NCSBSN Study Questions PART 2 Solutions 2023.A client is receiving external beam radiation to the mediastinum for treatment of bronchial cancer. Addressing which of the following should take priority in planning care? A) Esophagitis B) Leukopenia C) Fatigue D) Skin irritation - AnswerB A child is admitted to the pediatric unit with a diagnosis of suspected meningococcal meningitis. Which admission orders should the nurse implement FIRST? A) Institute seizure precautions B) Monitor n...

MED SURG HESI Quiz - Questions, Answers and Rationales A client with a recent history of blood in his stools is scheduled for a proctosigmoidoscopy. The nurse should implement which protocols to prepare the client for this procedure? (Select all that apply.) Obtain consent for the procedure. Initiate preoperative sedation. Begin fast the morning of the procedure. Administer an enema before the procedure. Provide a clear-liquid diet 48 hours before the procedure. Correct selections are (A, C, D,...