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exam 3 NRS 450
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what is an oncologic emergency - ANSWER A clinical condition resulting from a metabolic, neurologic, cardiovascular, hematologic, and/or infectious change caused by cancer or its treatment (chemo or radiation) that requires immediate intervention to prevent loss of life or quality of life. 
-metastazie leading to thrombosis or hemorrhage, abnormal hormones or cellular products, obstruct of vessels or ducts 
 
classifications of oncological emergencies - ANSWER 1. structural/obstructive: example...
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NRS 450 Exam 3 Correct 100%
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3 concepts that influence respiratory failure - ANSWER 1. oxygenation: process of providing oxygen for uptake at the cellular level 
2. ventilation: process of moving air between atmosphere and lung tissue 
3. perfusion: delivery of oxygen rich blood to tissues 
 
what is acute respiratory failure - ANSWER -complication of another disease process 
-RT gas exchange, exchange of O2 and CO2 (need to figure out if its an oxygen problem or CO2 problem) 
-resp. failure occurs with failure of one or bo...
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Superior vena cava syndrome - ANSWER Tumor can compress SVC and cause swelling of face, JVD, and visible chest veins 
 
S/S: Edema to upper torso, face, and/or upper extremities. Symptoms usually develop very slowly. 
 
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome diagnostics and treatment. - ANSWER Diagnostics: MRI is the Gold Standard. May do Chest X-ray initially. 
 
Treatment: Must reduce the size of tumor. Can be done by radiation, or surgery. Also give corticosteroids to reduce swelling around tumor. 
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