Mosby’s Textbook For Nursing Assistants (ninth Edition) Chapter – Flashcards
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A tumor that does not spread to the other body parts
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Benign tumor
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A tumor that invades and destroys nearby tissues and can spread to other body parts; cancer
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Malignant tumor
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The spread of cancer to the other body parts
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Metastasis
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A brown, tan, or black spot on the skin that is flat or raised and round or oval
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Mole
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Inflammation of the mouth
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Stomatitis
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A new growth of abnormal cells that is benign or malignant
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Tumor
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AIDS
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Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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CDC
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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HIV
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Human immunodeficiency virus
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STD
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Sexually transmitted disease
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TB
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A droplet respiratory infection.
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Grow to a large size but rarely threaten life and they usually do not grow back after removal
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Benign tumor
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May be life-threatening and they sometimes grow back after removal
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Malignant tumor
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T or F: If cancer is not treated and controlled cancer cells break off the tumor and travel to other body parts. New tumors grow at those site
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True
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Leukemia, brain tumors, lymphomas, bone cancers, soft tissue cancers, cancer of the eye, kidney cancers, and cancer of nerve cells
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Cancers that are more common in children
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Second leading cause of death in the United States
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Cancer
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Age, tobacco, radiation, infections, immuno-suppressive drugs, alcohol, diet, hormones, obesity, and environment
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Risk factors for cancer
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Removes tumors. It is done to cure or control cancer or to relieve pain
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Surgery
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Destroys certain tumors, shrinks a tumor before surgery, destroys cancer cells that remain after surgery, and controls tumor growth to prevent or relieve pain
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Radiation therapy
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Dryness, itching, swelling, peeling, redness, and blistering
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Skin changes occur at the cancer treatment site
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Hair loss, gastro-intestinal irritation, decreased blood cell production, changes in thinking in memory, and emotional changes
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Side effects of chemotherapy
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Involves blocking blocking or removing hormone sources from the body
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Hormone therapy
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Helps the immune system fight cancer and protects the body from the side effects of cancer treatments
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Biological Therapy
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Colon and Rectum
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s/s of this type of Ca include changes in BM patterns, BRB, malaise and weakness
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Lymphoma
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painless, swollen nodes, night sweats and fever are s/s of this disorder
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Nevus
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aka Mole
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HPV
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A type of cancer that also causes venereal warts
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Phagocytes
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wbc's that digest and destroy microbes and other unwanted substances.
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Specific immunity
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the body's reaction to a certain threat
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Non-specific immunity
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the body's reaction to anything it doesn't recognize as normal body substance.
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Antibodies
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normal body substance that recognize other substances. They are involved in destroying abnormal substances.
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Antigens
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substances that cause an immune response
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Lymphocytes
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wbc's that produce antibodies as the body responds to infection
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Hashimoto's disease
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Thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone. s/s weight gain, fatigue, joint pain and muscle aches.
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Lupus
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autoimmune disorder that can damage joints, skin, kidneys and the heart. A butterfly rash on the face is commonly seen in these patients.
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Celiac disease
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The person can not tolerate gluten; a substance in wheat, rye, barley and some drugs.
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Graves' disease
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Excess thyroid hormone is produced resulting in exopthalmus, weight loss, sweating and shaky hands.
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NIDDM
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Type II Diabetes
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IDDM
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Type I Diabetes
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Dermis
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Second layer of skin
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Epidermis
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First layer of skin
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Subcutaneous tissue
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3rd layer of skin
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Alopecia
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hair loss
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CAM
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This includes massage, herbal therapy, acupuncture and spiritual healing
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Brain tumor
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H/A in the am, changes in speech, vision and hearing, problems with memory and seizures are all signs of this.
