Adult Health 1 Chp 15 and 16
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erinaleisha on February 5, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Into what 3 classes can infections be divided? | localized-limited to a small area disseminated- spread to areas of the body beyond the initial infection site systemic- spread extensively throughout the body often via blood. |
| What commonly used herbal remedy can interfere with ART therapy in a person with HIV? | St. John's Wort |
| What are some nursing interventions for patients with HIV? | 1.adhere to drug regimens, 2. promote a healthy lifestyle, 3. protect others from HIV 4. maintain and develop healthy and supportive relationships, 5. Maintain activities and productivity, 6. explore spiritual issues, 7. come to terms with issues related to disease, 8. Cope with frequent symptoms of disease and treatments |
| True or False: Cancer occurs more in men than women? | True |
| Define immunologic surveillance | THE RESPONSE OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM TO ANTIGENS OF MALIGNANT CELLS |
| What are the 4 hallmark signs of TLS? | Hyperphosphatemia, hyperkalemia, hyperuricemia, hypocalcemia |
| What type of diet is recommended for patents on chemo who experience diarrhea> | low fiber |
| If a patient has facial edema, preorbital edema, and distention of the veins in the head neck and chest, what oncologic emergency are they most likely facing? | Superior vena cava syndrome |
| A patient with breast cancer is experiencing intense local pain in her back as well as motor weakness and dysfunction. What oncologic emergency could she be having? | Spinal cord compression |
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