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1. Osteolytic lesions

Fever >100.4Breast cancer, prostate cancerCommon in MM, lung, thyroid, breast, and kidneyCardio effects(murmurs, tachycardia,dysthymias, postural hypotension), pulmonary effects (dyspnea, hypoxia, tachypnea, pulmonary edema) Genitourinary(h2o retention, menorrhagia or amenorrhea, impotence and proteinuria) central nervous system( h/a's dizziness, confusion, inability to concentrate, irritability, ataxia, weakness, retinal hemorrhage and loss of sensation) GI (indigestion, decreased motility, as cites, stomatitis, hepatosplenomegaly, blood loss) musculoskeletal (bone pain) integumentary (pale skin, poor skin turgor, hair loss, brittle nails, ecchymosis, poor wound healing, cyanosis , hyperthermia and edema

2. Osteopenia is a late effect in which Cancer survivors

Fever >100.4Breast cancer, prostate cancerCardio effects(murmurs, tachycardia,dysthymias, postural hypotension), pulmonary effects (dyspnea, hypoxia, tachypnea, pulmonary edema) Genitourinary(h2o retention, menorrhagia or amenorrhea, impotence and proteinuria) central nervous system( h/a's dizziness, confusion, inability to concentrate, irritability, ataxia, weakness, retinal hemorrhage and loss of sensation) GI (indigestion, decreased motility, as cites, stomatitis, hepatosplenomegaly, blood loss) musculoskeletal (bone pain) integumentary (pale skin, poor skin turgor, hair loss, brittle nails, ecchymosis, poor wound healing, cyanosis , hyperthermia and edemaCommon in MM, lung, thyroid, breast, and kidney

3. Moderate to severe anemia

Fever >100.4Cardio effects(murmurs, tachycardia,dysthymias, postural hypotension), pulmonary effects (dyspnea, hypoxia, tachypnea, pulmonary edema) Genitourinary(h2o retention, menorrhagia or amenorrhea, impotence and proteinuria) central nervous system( h/a's dizziness, confusion, inability to concentrate, irritability, ataxia, weakness, retinal hemorrhage and loss of sensation) GI (indigestion, decreased motility, as cites, stomatitis, hepatosplenomegaly, blood loss) musculoskeletal (bone pain) integumentary (pale skin, poor skin turgor, hair loss, brittle nails, ecchymosis, poor wound healing, cyanosis , hyperthermia and edemaCommon in MM, lung, thyroid, breast, and kidneyBreast cancer, prostate cancer

4. Febrile neutropenia

Fever >100.4Cardio effects(murmurs, tachycardia,dysthymias, postural hypotension), pulmonary effects (dyspnea, hypoxia, tachypnea, pulmonary edema) Genitourinary(h2o retention, menorrhagia or amenorrhea, impotence and proteinuria) central nervous system( h/a's dizziness, confusion, inability to concentrate, irritability, ataxia, weakness, retinal hemorrhage and loss of sensation) GI (indigestion, decreased motility, as cites, stomatitis, hepatosplenomegaly, blood loss) musculoskeletal (bone pain) integumentary (pale skin, poor skin turgor, hair loss, brittle nails, ecchymosis, poor wound healing, cyanosis , hyperthermia and edemaBreast cancer, prostate cancerCommon in MM, lung, thyroid, breast, and kidney

5. Xerostomia

Cardio effects(murmurs, tachycardia,dysthymias, postural hypotension), pulmonary effects (dyspnea, hypoxia, tachypnea, pulmonary edema) Genitourinary(h2o retention, menorrhagia or amenorrhea, impotence and proteinuria) central nervous system( h/a's dizziness, confusion, inability to concentrate, irritability, ataxia, weakness, retinal hemorrhage and loss of sensation) GI (indigestion, decreased motility, as cites, stomatitis, hepatosplenomegaly, blood loss) musculoskeletal (bone pain) integumentary (pale skin, poor skin turgor, hair loss, brittle nails, ecchymosis, poor wound healing, cyanosis , hyperthermia and edemaBreast cancer, prostate cancerSubjective feeling of dryness in the mouthCommon in MM, lung, thyroid, breast, and kidney

6. Lymphedema

Obstruction of the lymphatic system, causing a fluid collection of excess interstitial fluid, water bacteria, and cellular waste in the interstitial spacesCommon in MM, lung, thyroid, breast, and kidneyBreast cancer, prostate cancerCardio effects(murmurs, tachycardia,dysthymias, postural hypotension), pulmonary effects (dyspnea, hypoxia, tachypnea, pulmonary edema) Genitourinary(h2o retention, menorrhagia or amenorrhea, impotence and proteinuria) central nervous system( h/a's dizziness, confusion, inability to concentrate, irritability, ataxia, weakness, retinal hemorrhage and loss of sensation) GI (indigestion, decreased motility, as cites, stomatitis, hepatosplenomegaly, blood loss) musculoskeletal (bone pain) integumentary (pale skin, poor skin turgor, hair loss, brittle nails, ecchymosis, poor wound healing, cyanosis , hyperthermia and edema

7. ADAMTS13

Breaks down a protein known as Von Willebrand factor that clumps together with platelets, forming clotsCommon in MM, lung, thyroid, breast, and kidneyCardio effects(murmurs, tachycardia,dysthymias, postural hypotension), pulmonary effects (dyspnea, hypoxia, tachypnea, pulmonary edema) Genitourinary(h2o retention, menorrhagia or amenorrhea, impotence and proteinuria) central nervous system( h/a's dizziness, confusion, inability to concentrate, irritability, ataxia, weakness, retinal hemorrhage and loss of sensation) GI (indigestion, decreased motility, as cites, stomatitis, hepatosplenomegaly, blood loss) musculoskeletal (bone pain) integumentary (pale skin, poor skin turgor, hair loss, brittle nails, ecchymosis, poor wound healing, cyanosis , hyperthermia and edemaBreast cancer, prostate cancer

8. Osteoblastic lesions

Breast cancer, prostate cancerCommon in prostate and breastCommon in MM, lung, thyroid, breast, and kidneyCardio effects(murmurs, tachycardia,dysthymias, postural hypotension), pulmonary effects (dyspnea, hypoxia, tachypnea, pulmonary edema) Genitourinary(h2o retention, menorrhagia or amenorrhea, impotence and proteinuria) central nervous system( h/a's dizziness, confusion, inability to concentrate, irritability, ataxia, weakness, retinal hemorrhage and loss of sensation) GI (indigestion, decreased motility, as cites, stomatitis, hepatosplenomegaly, blood loss) musculoskeletal (bone pain) integumentary (pale skin, poor skin turgor, hair loss, brittle nails, ecchymosis, poor wound healing, cyanosis , hyperthermia and edema

9. Radionuclide angiotherapy

Cardio effects(murmurs, tachycardia,dysthymias, postural hypotension), pulmonary effects (dyspnea, hypoxia, tachypnea, pulmonary edema) Genitourinary(h2o retention, menorrhagia or amenorrhea, impotence and proteinuria) central nervous system( h/a's dizziness, confusion, inability to concentrate, irritability, ataxia, weakness, retinal hemorrhage and loss of sensation) GI (indigestion, decreased motility, as cites, stomatitis, hepatosplenomegaly, blood loss) musculoskeletal (bone pain) integumentary (pale skin, poor skin turgor, hair loss, brittle nails, ecchymosis, poor wound healing, cyanosis , hyperthermia and edemaBreast cancer, prostate cancerCommon in MM, lung, thyroid, breast, and kidneyUsed to test cardiac functioning. Ejection fraction

10. S/s of neutropenia

Common in MM, lung, thyroid, breast, and kidneyCardio effects(murmurs, tachycardia,dysthymias, postural hypotension), pulmonary effects (dyspnea, hypoxia, tachypnea, pulmonary edema) Genitourinary(h2o retention, menorrhagia or amenorrhea, impotence and proteinuria) central nervous system( h/a's dizziness, confusion, inability to concentrate, irritability, ataxia, weakness, retinal hemorrhage and loss of sensation) GI (indigestion, decreased motility, as cites, stomatitis, hepatosplenomegaly, blood loss) musculoskeletal (bone pain) integumentary (pale skin, poor skin turgor, hair loss, brittle nails, ecchymosis, poor wound healing, cyanosis , hyperthermia and edemaFever (100.4) - Fever with chills - Vascular device access tenderness - Cough - Dysuria - Mucositis - Diarrhea - Perirectal pain - Changes in mental statusBreast cancer, prostate cancer

11. Which statement is true r/t spirituality in the cancer survivor?

Breast cancer, prostate cancerCommon in MM, lung, thyroid, breast, and kidneyCardio effects(murmurs, tachycardia,dysthymias, postural hypotension), pulmonary effects (dyspnea, hypoxia, tachypnea, pulmonary edema) Genitourinary(h2o retention, menorrhagia or amenorrhea, impotence and proteinuria) central nervous system( h/a's dizziness, confusion, inability to concentrate, irritability, ataxia, weakness, retinal hemorrhage and loss of sensation) GI (indigestion, decreased motility, as cites, stomatitis, hepatosplenomegaly, blood loss) musculoskeletal (bone pain) integumentary (pale skin, poor skin turgor, hair loss, brittle nails, ecchymosis, poor wound healing, cyanosis , hyperthermia and edemaReligiosity and spirituality in cancer patients and survivors is difficult to measure (due to how these terms are uniquely individualized)

12. Oral Mucositis (stomatitis)

Breast cancer, prostate cancerInflammation and ulceration of the oral mucosaCommon in MM, lung, thyroid, breast, and kidneyCardio effects(murmurs, tachycardia,dysthymias, postural hypotension), pulmonary effects (dyspnea, hypoxia, tachypnea, pulmonary edema) Genitourinary(h2o retention, menorrhagia or amenorrhea, impotence and proteinuria) central nervous system( h/a's dizziness, confusion, inability to concentrate, irritability, ataxia, weakness, retinal hemorrhage and loss of sensation) GI (indigestion, decreased motility, as cites, stomatitis, hepatosplenomegaly, blood loss) musculoskeletal (bone pain) integumentary (pale skin, poor skin turgor, hair loss, brittle nails, ecchymosis, poor wound healing, cyanosis , hyperthermia and edema

13. Chemo associated with PN

Cardio effects(murmurs, tachycardia,dysthymias, postural hypotension), pulmonary effects (dyspnea, hypoxia, tachypnea, pulmonary edema) Genitourinary(h2o retention, menorrhagia or amenorrhea, impotence and proteinuria) central nervous system( h/a's dizziness, confusion, inability to concentrate, irritability, ataxia, weakness, retinal hemorrhage and loss of sensation) GI (indigestion, decreased motility, as cites, stomatitis, hepatosplenomegaly, blood loss) musculoskeletal (bone pain) integumentary (pale skin, poor skin turgor, hair loss, brittle nails, ecchymosis, poor wound healing, cyanosis , hyperthermia and edemaBreast cancer, prostate cancerCommon in MM, lung, thyroid, breast, and kidneyCisplatin, (cumulative-dose related, majority will fully recover), Oxaliplatin (pharyngo-laryngo-dyesthesia aggravated by cold, dyesthesia of hands and feet, feeling of jaw tightening, feeling of loss of breath) Taxanes, (increases with cumulative doses) Vinca Alkaloids, Proteasome Inhibitors (velcade)

14. Thrombocytopenia

15. Neutropenia

Common in MM, lung, thyroid, breast, and kidneyDecrease in # of circulating neutrophilsBreast cancer, prostate cancerCardio effects(murmurs, tachycardia,dysthymias, postural hypotension), pulmonary effects (dyspnea, hypoxia, tachypnea, pulmonary edema) Genitourinary(h2o retention, menorrhagia or amenorrhea, impotence and proteinuria) central nervous system( h/a's dizziness, confusion, inability to concentrate, irritability, ataxia, weakness, retinal hemorrhage and loss of sensation) GI (indigestion, decreased motility, as cites, stomatitis, hepatosplenomegaly, blood loss) musculoskeletal (bone pain) integumentary (pale skin, poor skin turgor, hair loss, brittle nails, ecchymosis, poor wound healing, cyanosis , hyperthermia and edema

16. Dysesthesia

Painful neuro stimCardio effects(murmurs, tachycardia,dysthymias, postural hypotension), pulmonary effects (dyspnea, hypoxia, tachypnea, pulmonary edema) Genitourinary(h2o retention, menorrhagia or amenorrhea, impotence and proteinuria) central nervous system( h/a's dizziness, confusion, inability to concentrate, irritability, ataxia, weakness, retinal hemorrhage and loss of sensation) GI (indigestion, decreased motility, as cites, stomatitis, hepatosplenomegaly, blood loss) musculoskeletal (bone pain) integumentary (pale skin, poor skin turgor, hair loss, brittle nails, ecchymosis, poor wound healing, cyanosis , hyperthermia and edemaCommon in MM, lung, thyroid, breast, and kidneyBreast cancer, prostate cancer

17. Mgmt of anemai

Common in MM, lung, thyroid, breast, and kidneyBreast cancer, prostate cancerRBC transfusion - Erythropoietic therapyCardio effects(murmurs, tachycardia,dysthymias, postural hypotension), pulmonary effects (dyspnea, hypoxia, tachypnea, pulmonary edema) Genitourinary(h2o retention, menorrhagia or amenorrhea, impotence and proteinuria) central nervous system( h/a's dizziness, confusion, inability to concentrate, irritability, ataxia, weakness, retinal hemorrhage and loss of sensation) GI (indigestion, decreased motility, as cites, stomatitis, hepatosplenomegaly, blood loss) musculoskeletal (bone pain) integumentary (pale skin, poor skin turgor, hair loss, brittle nails, ecchymosis, poor wound healing, cyanosis , hyperthermia and edema

18. Nociceptive pain

Nonopiod analgesics - Opioid analgesicsCardio effects(murmurs, tachycardia,dysthymias, postural hypotension), pulmonary effects (dyspnea, hypoxia, tachypnea, pulmonary edema) Genitourinary(h2o retention, menorrhagia or amenorrhea, impotence and proteinuria) central nervous system( h/a's dizziness, confusion, inability to concentrate, irritability, ataxia, weakness, retinal hemorrhage and loss of sensation) GI (indigestion, decreased motility, as cites, stomatitis, hepatosplenomegaly, blood loss) musculoskeletal (bone pain) integumentary (pale skin, poor skin turgor, hair loss, brittle nails, ecchymosis, poor wound healing, cyanosis , hyperthermia and edemaCommon in MM, lung, thyroid, breast, and kidneyBreast cancer, prostate cancer

19. Hematopoiesis

Stem cell-multi potent progenitor, committed progenitor- Mature cellsCardio effects(murmurs, tachycardia,dysthymias, postural hypotension), pulmonary effects (dyspnea, hypoxia, tachypnea, pulmonary edema) Genitourinary(h2o retention, menorrhagia or amenorrhea, impotence and proteinuria) central nervous system( h/a's dizziness, confusion, inability to concentrate, irritability, ataxia, weakness, retinal hemorrhage and loss of sensation) GI (indigestion, decreased motility, as cites, stomatitis, hepatosplenomegaly, blood loss) musculoskeletal (bone pain) integumentary (pale skin, poor skin turgor, hair loss, brittle nails, ecchymosis, poor wound healing, cyanosis , hyperthermia and edemaCommon in MM, lung, thyroid, breast, and kidneyBreast cancer, prostate cancer

20. Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)

Cardio effects(murmurs, tachycardia,dysthymias, postural hypotension), pulmonary effects (dyspnea, hypoxia, tachypnea, pulmonary edema) Genitourinary(h2o retention, menorrhagia or amenorrhea, impotence and proteinuria) central nervous system( h/a's dizziness, confusion, inability to concentrate, irritability, ataxia, weakness, retinal hemorrhage and loss of sensation) GI (indigestion, decreased motility, as cites, stomatitis, hepatosplenomegaly, blood loss) musculoskeletal (bone pain) integumentary (pale skin, poor skin turgor, hair loss, brittle nails, ecchymosis, poor wound healing, cyanosis , hyperthermia and edemaIs the systemic response to the presence of an infection in the blood.Breast cancer, prostate cancerCommon in MM, lung, thyroid, breast, and kidney

21. Anorexia

Cardio effects(murmurs, tachycardia,dysthymias, postural hypotension), pulmonary effects (dyspnea, hypoxia, tachypnea, pulmonary edema) Genitourinary(h2o retention, menorrhagia or amenorrhea, impotence and proteinuria) central nervous system( h/a's dizziness, confusion, inability to concentrate, irritability, ataxia, weakness, retinal hemorrhage and loss of sensation) GI (indigestion, decreased motility, as cites, stomatitis, hepatosplenomegaly, blood loss) musculoskeletal (bone pain) integumentary (pale skin, poor skin turgor, hair loss, brittle nails, ecchymosis, poor wound healing, cyanosis , hyperthermia and edemaBreast cancer, prostate cancerCommon in MM, lung, thyroid, breast, and kidneyInvoluntary loss of interest in eating (80% reported as having anorexia in late stages of cancer)

22. DIC

Bleeding that occurs simultaneously from at least 3 unrelated sitesBreast cancer, prostate cancerCardio effects(murmurs, tachycardia,dysthymias, postural hypotension), pulmonary effects (dyspnea, hypoxia, tachypnea, pulmonary edema) Genitourinary(h2o retention, menorrhagia or amenorrhea, impotence and proteinuria) central nervous system( h/a's dizziness, confusion, inability to concentrate, irritability, ataxia, weakness, retinal hemorrhage and loss of sensation) GI (indigestion, decreased motility, as cites, stomatitis, hepatosplenomegaly, blood loss) musculoskeletal (bone pain) integumentary (pale skin, poor skin turgor, hair loss, brittle nails, ecchymosis, poor wound healing, cyanosis , hyperthermia and edemaCommon in MM, lung, thyroid, breast, and kidney

23. Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

Breast cancer, prostate cancerComplex systemic disorder that involves the activation of the coagulation pathways, leading to thrombotic and hemorrhagic events. Always associated with an underlying disorder (infection most common). (In oncologic conditions: APL)Common in MM, lung, thyroid, breast, and kidneyCardio effects(murmurs, tachycardia,dysthymias, postural hypotension), pulmonary effects (dyspnea, hypoxia, tachypnea, pulmonary edema) Genitourinary(h2o retention, menorrhagia or amenorrhea, impotence and proteinuria) central nervous system( h/a's dizziness, confusion, inability to concentrate, irritability, ataxia, weakness, retinal hemorrhage and loss of sensation) GI (indigestion, decreased motility, as cites, stomatitis, hepatosplenomegaly, blood loss) musculoskeletal (bone pain) integumentary (pale skin, poor skin turgor, hair loss, brittle nails, ecchymosis, poor wound healing, cyanosis , hyperthermia and edema

24. Tx of TTP

Breast cancer, prostate cancerPlasma therapy (inherited) and Plasmapharesis (acquired)Common in MM, lung, thyroid, breast, and kidneyCardio effects(murmurs, tachycardia,dysthymias, postural hypotension), pulmonary effects (dyspnea, hypoxia, tachypnea, pulmonary edema) Genitourinary(h2o retention, menorrhagia or amenorrhea, impotence and proteinuria) central nervous system( h/a's dizziness, confusion, inability to concentrate, irritability, ataxia, weakness, retinal hemorrhage and loss of sensation) GI (indigestion, decreased motility, as cites, stomatitis, hepatosplenomegaly, blood loss) musculoskeletal (bone pain) integumentary (pale skin, poor skin turgor, hair loss, brittle nails, ecchymosis, poor wound healing, cyanosis , hyperthermia and edema

25. Tx Neuropathic pain

Breast cancer, prostate cancerCardio effects(murmurs, tachycardia,dysthymias, postural hypotension), pulmonary effects (dyspnea, hypoxia, tachypnea, pulmonary edema) Genitourinary(h2o retention, menorrhagia or amenorrhea, impotence and proteinuria) central nervous system( h/a's dizziness, confusion, inability to concentrate, irritability, ataxia, weakness, retinal hemorrhage and loss of sensation) GI (indigestion, decreased motility, as cites, stomatitis, hepatosplenomegaly, blood loss) musculoskeletal (bone pain) integumentary (pale skin, poor skin turgor, hair loss, brittle nails, ecchymosis, poor wound healing, cyanosis , hyperthermia and edemaCommon in MM, lung, thyroid, breast, and kidneyTricyclic - Antidepressants, CA channel alpha-2-ligands (gabapentin) Topical therapy

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