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| High waves of energy that kill cells? |
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| Why are cancer cells more sensitive than normal cells? |
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| They are fast growing cells. |
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| What is an immediate effect radiation has on the body? |
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| It will stop the growth of fast growing cells right away. |
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| What is a delayed effect radiation has on the body? |
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| Sometimes it can effect DNA. |
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| What type of radiation can not be taken out and is a low dose of radiation for a couple of weeks to a month? |
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| Permanent Sealed Internal Radiation |
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| What type of radiation can be taken out and is a high dose of radiation for a couple of hours? |
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| Temporary Sealed Internal Radiation |
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| Why is internal radiation better? |
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| It is pressed up again the tumor and it has less side effects. |
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| What are some precautions when dealing with temporary sealed radiation? |
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- pt should be in a private room
- max 30min in room
- be prepared for dislodgment |
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| Radiation that is delivered to pt via machines? |
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| inflammation of the urinary tract |
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| inflammation of the mouth and ulcers |
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| What are some nursing interventions for a pt with ulcers? |
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- suck on ice
- chew on gum
- soft bland diet |
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| How far away should you be from a pt undergoing radiation unless performing direct care? |
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| This treatment uses chemicals that control growth and multiplication of cancer cells? |
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| How is chemo administered? |
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| What is the most serious side effect of chemo? |
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- cough
- increased temp
- change in discharge
- skin breakdown |
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| Normal thrombocyte level? |
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| Treatment for Thrombocytopenia? |
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-blood transfusion
- growth factors |
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| What treatment can be used to treat ovarian or prostate cancer? |
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| What is the most common childhood cancer? |
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| What is an abnormal increase of immature WBC's? |
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