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| What are the screening tests for prostate cancer? |
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Definition
| digital rectal examination (DRE) and prostate-specific antigen (PSA). |
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| What are the treatment options for prostate cancer? |
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Definition
| surgery, radiation, and hormonal treatments |
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| What are the surgical options for prostate cancer? |
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Definition
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
Suprapubic prostatectomy
Perineal prostatectomy
Retropubic prostatectomy
Transurethral incision of the prostate (TOIP)
Robotic or laparoscopic prostatectomy |
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| What does a preoperative assessment of prostate cancer indicate? |
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Definition
| for reduced anxiety and learning about his prostate disorder and the perioperative experience |
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| What does a postoperative assessment of prostate cancer indicate? |
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Definition
| need for maintenance of fluid volume balance, relief of pain and discomfort, ability to perform self-care activities, and absence of complications: |
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| What complications are associated with prostate cancer? |
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Definition
| hemorrhage, infections, catheter obstruction, DVT, and sexual dysfunction |
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Term
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Definition
| An inflammation of the testes caused by a variety of factors: |
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Term
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Definition
| Antibiotics and supportive care |
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Term
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Definition
| A collection of fluid, generally in the tunica vaginalis of the testis |
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Term
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Definition
| An abnormal dilation of the veins of the pampiniform venous plexus in the scrotum |
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Term
| What are the symptoms of testicular cancer? |
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Definition
| Symptoms appear gradually, with a mass or lump on the testicle and painless enlargement of the testis |
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| What is the treatment for testicular cancer? |
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Definition
| Treatment is orchiectomy (testis removal) and/or radiation |
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Term
| What does CANCER stand for? |
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Definition
C: Chemo precautions.
A: Antiemetics BEFORE drug therapy!
N: Nephrotoxicity
C: Colony stimulating factors. (Neupogen, Neumega, Epogen)
E: Evaluate for secondary infections.
R: Rapidly dividing cells (Hair, sperm, skin, stomach lining etc.) |
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| What does SUCKS stand for? |
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Definition
S: Sexual functioning. (Infertility & reproduction issues.)
U: Use PPE’s
C: Corticosteroids. (Decrease sensitivity reactions, decrease N&V, stimulates appetite, & increase doses for anti-CA effects.)
K: Keep pain under control w/ opioids if needed.
S: Side effects. (N&V, stomatitis, alopecia, & bone marrow suppression.) |
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| What are the anti emetic drugs? |
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Definition
-metoclopramide (Reglan)
-promethazine (Phenergan)
-aprepitant (Emend)
-ondansetron (Zofran)
-dronabinol (Marinol) |
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| What does ANTI-EM stand for? |
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Definition
A- action blocks the effects of serotonin
N- nausea & vomiting from chemo or radiation
T- take before chemotherapy
I- interactions with drugs that affect AST/ALT (Liver function)
E- extrapyramidal symptoms
M- monitor AST/ALT during treatment |
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Term
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Definition
-Osteoperosis
-Hyperglycemia
-Immune suppression
-GI bleed |
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Term
| What is the hormone treatment for prostate cancer? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are complications from TURP? |
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Definition
Erectile dysfunction
Incontinence |
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| What do you assess for TURP? |
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Definition
-Tubes
-Urinary Output
-Red drainage
-Pieces of clots
-Spasms |
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Term
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Definition
-Irrigation (N/S, LR)
-Drainage of urine and fluid
-Balloon pump |
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Term
| Is the balloon bigger on the TURP than on a regular catheter? |
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Definition
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Term
| How do you assess for a blockage in a TURP? |
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Definition
-Input - Output
-Bladder distention
-Bladder scan |
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Term
| Should TURP sit in chair for extended periods of time? |
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Definition
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Term
Is the following statement true or false?
A sudden cessation of output from a patient’s urinary catheter is suggestive of a nursing diagnosis of fluid volume deficit. |
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Definition
False
Rationale: Although fluid imbalances are possible after prostate surgery, a sudden stoppage of output is often indicative of catheter obstruction. Irrigation may be necessary. |
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Term
| IF testicles are swollen, what is suspected? |
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Definition
| Liver cancer, lung cancer |
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Term
Is the following statement true or false?
Painless hematuria is a hallmark sign of testicular cancer. |
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Definition
False
Rationale: Testicular cancer does not normally cause urinary symptoms. Instead, most patients experience heaviness in the scrotum, inguinal area, or lower abdomen; backache (from retroperitoneal node extension); abdominal pain; weight loss; and general weakness. |
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Term
A patient with a brain tumor is prescribed dexamethasone. Which of the following are true regarding steroid therapy?
Prescribed to reduce cerebral swelling
Hypoglycemia is an expected adverse effect
Can result in bone loss
Has a diuretic effect
Can cause fluid retention |
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Definition
Prescribed to reduce cerebral swelling
Can result in bone loss
Can cause fluid retention |
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