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Subject : health-sciences
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1. A permanent change in a DNA nucleotide sequence can be spontaneously or caused by mutagens






2. -Defect in differentiation-Secrete enzyme to dissolve binding protein fibronectin- no cell surface adherence -Loss of ability to stop dividing- uncontrolled proliferation-Doubling time (exponential growth)-Loss of cell borders -ability to form new bl






3. Tumor cell to elicit and immune response






4. Begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs






5. To prevent future development in high risk areas






6. Spread of cancer to other organs. Eg:- in colon ->muscularis-> into ovaries






7. Preoperative with or without chemotherapy - Goal to shrink tumor before surgery






8. Education related to treatment & side effects -Ongoing skin assessment-Management of skin irritations -Assessment for fatigue- most common and disabling side effect -Education about fatigue management -rest periods-mild exercise -Emotional support du






9. Begin in the cells of the immune system






10. Clinical breast exam -Diagnostic mammography -Ultrasound -Biopsy -MRI -PET (look @ metastatic pattern)=






11. Inappropriately active versions of proto-oncogens (normal genes before mutation) code for proteins that induce malignant growth by turning on cell division (growth factors)






12. Begins in bone - cartilage - fat - muscle - blood vessels - or other connective or supportive tissue






13. To prevent future development in high risk areas






14. Tobacco -1/3 of all new cases of cancer are related to nutrition - physical inactivity and obesity -Radiation (~1 billion new cases of basal and squamous cell skin cancer will be diagnosed this year)






15. Most common cancer in American women -Second leading cause of cancer deaths in America -Bracogene defect






16. The lymphoma has advanced beyond the lymph nodes and spleen and has spread to one or more organs such as bone - bone marrow skin or liver.






17. Major cause is smoking






18. Cells differ slightly from normal cells






19. Immediate post-Op assessments and cares (per hospital policy) -Pain management -Monitor for complications (e.g. infection) -Reinforce post-op self-cares (tubes - site - etc)-Assess psychosocial response -Assess for body image fears






20. Starts in blood forming tissue such as bone marrow






21. Code for proteins to turn off cell growth - loss of function - Recessive






22. Nausea & Vomiting -Bone marrow suppression -Alopecia: Hair loss -Weight gain or loss -Anorexia -Fatigue -Decline in functional status -Mucositis-'chemo' brain: foggyness that happens post chemo






23. Nausea & Vomiting -Bone marrow suppression -Alopecia: Hair loss -Weight gain or loss -Anorexia -Fatigue -Decline in functional status -Mucositis-'chemo' brain: foggyness that happens post chemo






24. The lymphoma has advanced beyond the lymph nodes and spleen and has spread to one or more organs such as bone - bone marrow skin or liver.






25. Strictly regulated -Predetermined to differentiate into specific cell type -Controlled cell death (apoptosis) & proliferation -Contact inhibition -Cell surface adherence-Inability to wander






26. Lung - Lyrnyx - Esophagus - pancreas - mouth - stomach - leukemia - bladder - kidney - cervix






27. Relieve pain - Relieve obstruction






28. The cancer is found in two or more lymph node regions on one side of the diaphram






29. Breast cancer

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30. Assist with decision making (teaching) -Assess psychosocial status & needs -Assess understanding of intervention -Reinforce info. about procedure - complications. - hospital procedures - & follow-up management -Educate regarding post-op self cares






31. Cells are very abnormal - Moderately differentiated






32. Cure - Control - palliation (pain relive)






33. Burkitt's Lymphoma -Hodgkin's Lymphoma -Testicular cancer






34. Intravenous -Intraarterial -Intrapeitoneal -Intrathecal:into spinal canal -Intravesical Bladder -Oral






35. The age & menopausal status of patient -The stage of the disease






36. Migration and proliferation of endothelial cells






37. Relieve pain - Relieve obstruction






38. Polypeptides that influence cell growth






39. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)-> Cervical cancer Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)-> Liver cancer HIV->Capoze's sarcomaEbstein-Barr Virus (EBV)-> Perkins (rare) lymphoma






40. What cell is is? - How agressive?






41. Cure - Control - palliation (pain relive)






42. Immediate post-Op assessments and cares (per hospital policy) -Pain management -Monitor for complications (e.g. infection) -Reinforce post-op self-cares (tubes - site - etc)-Assess psychosocial response -Assess for body image fears






43. 1.Breast 2.Prostate 3.Lung 4.Colon 5.UNK PRIM 6.Stomach 7.Rectum 8.pancreas 9.Bladder 10.Lymphoma 11.All other






44. Cancer cells that go to other parts of the body






45. Spread of cancer to other organs. Eg:- in colon ->muscularis-> into ovaries






46. The use of cytotoxic drugs to destroy cancer cells -Multi-agent regimens superior to single drug administration -Can be used pre-op -Mainstay of therapy






47. The cancer is found only in a single lymph node region or one organ or area outside the lymph node






48. Fibrin mesh work protection from host's immune cells






49. Grade 1-4 - grade by cell when we can't tell where its from






50. Breast cancer - non-hodgkin's lymphoma