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The document discusses cancer prevention, chemotherapy risks for healthcare workers, combination chemotherapy, and targeted cancer therapies. It also covers characteristics of benign tumors, risk factors for cancer development, and symptoms of superior vena cava syndrome.

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Sas 36

The document discusses cancer prevention, chemotherapy risks for healthcare workers, combination chemotherapy, and targeted cancer therapies. It also covers characteristics of benign tumors, risk factors for cancer development, and symptoms of superior vena cava syndrome.

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SAS 36

1. C

Benign tumors are basically normal cells growing in the wrong place or at
the wrong time. Benign cells grow through hyperplasia, not invasion. Benign
tumor cells retain contact inhibition. Anaplasia is a characteristic of cancer
cells.

2. C

To decrease the risk of developing cancer, one should cut down on the
consumption of red meats and animal fat. The other statements are correct.

3. B C E

Primary prevention aims to prevent the occurrence of a disease or disorder,


in this case cancer. Secondary prevention includes screening and early
diagnosis. Primary prevention activities include teaching people about
chemoprevention, providing approved vaccinations to prevent cancer, and
teaching teens the dangers of tanning beds. Breast examinations and
screening for cervical cancer are secondary prevention methods.

4. D

Most chemotherapy drugs are absorbed through the skin and mucous
membranes. As a result, the health care workers who prepare or give these
drugs, especially nurses and pharmacists, are at risk for absorbing them.
Even at low doses, chronic exposure to chemotherapy drugs can affect
health. The Oncology Nursing Society and Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) have specific guidelines for using caution and wearing
protective clothing whenever preparing, giving, or disposing of
chemotherapy drugs.

5. B

Because drug-resistant cells commonly develop, exposure to multiple drugs


with multiple mechanisms and sites of action will destroy more
subpopulations of cells. The other options are incorrect.
6. A

Sarcomas are malignant tumors that arise from connective tissues. These
tissues can be found in bone, cartilage, muscle, blood, lymphatic, and
vascular tissues. The other options are incorrect.

7. B

Using two or more chemotherapeutic agents can have a synergistic effect.


Combination therapy typically uses two drugs with different dose-limiting
toxicities, but the use of more than one drug does not allow for using less
toxic doses. Combination therapy allows cell kill in all phases of the cell
cycle. Combination therapy does not shorten the length of time
chemotherapy is needed.

8. C

Targeted therapy differs from traditional cancer chemotherapy by taking


advantage of biologic features particular to cancer cells and targeting
specific mechanisms. They block the growth and spread of cancer by
interfering with specific molecules within the cancer cells. Traditional
chemotherapeutic agents damage cell DNA of cancer cells as well as normal
cells. Targeted therapies do not directly kill or damage cancer cells or
prevent metastasis.

9. A

Bone marrow suppression causes anemia, leukopenia, and


thrombocytopenia; this client has anemia demonstrated by low hemoglobin
and hematocrit.

10. B

Edema of the arms and hands indicates worsening compression of the


superior vena cava consistent with superior vena cava syndrome. The
compression must be relieved immediately, often with radiation therapy,
because death can result without timely intervention.

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