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Study Guide Oncology BY generated -IA patient who starts chemotherapy for a solid tumor may develop tumor lists syndrome (TLS) How is it treated? (838): –Prevent it by recognizing the patient population who is at risk and initiating prophylactic measures before antiseptics therapy begins -Hydration: maintain urinary output of 150 murmur. Should begin 24 to 48 hours before treatment before and at lest 72 hours after treatment. Diuretics: may be used to promote the excretion of phosphate and uric acid. Allophonic: prevents uric acid formation.
Begun a few days before. Continued 3-5 says after treatment to complete. -Sodium bicarbonate: is used to maintain an alkaline urine (pH>7) to prevent uric acid crystallization. -Calcium calculate :Given IV is used to correct hypoglycemia. If your platelets are low, should you use a blade razor? (838) –No, use electric razor What is the difference between a benign tumor and malignant? –Malignant tumor: growing worse, resisting treatment; said of cancerous growths. Also tending or treating to produce earth; harmful. -Benign: not recurrent or progressive; opposite of malignant. When would you place the Nitrogen patient in reverse isolation? 833) –The nurse needs to protect the patient against pathogens, monitor the patient for signs of infection, and respond aggressively if infection occurs. Reverse isolation private room to prevent transmission. Your patient is post-pop coronation and has increased pulse and increasing blood pressure.
The testis should feel smooth and egg-shaped and be firm to touch. –The epidemics, found behind the testis , should feel like a soft tube When should you do self breast examination(SUB)? (606) –Monthly starting at 20 years of age. –Physical examinations of the breast by a trained health professional; every 3 years between 20 and 40 years of age and every year thereafter. –Screening mammography annually beginning at 40 years of age.