Key Points for Combination Therapy - CORRECT ANSWERS-Oncology Nurses must
consider
Consider the potential toxicity related to each drug.
Understand the monitoring guidelines for each drug.
Have knowledge of clinically significant signs and symptoms
ONS Evidence-Based Practice Resources - CORRECT ANSWERS-Evidence-based
practice can have positive effects, such as:
Improved patient outcomes
Increased nurse satisfaction
Potential cost savings
Risk Factors For Colon Cancer - CORRECT ANSWERS-Increased age is a risk factor
for developing colorectal cancer. The chance of developing colorectal cancer increases
markedly after age 50. Roughly 9 out of 10 people diagnosed with colorectal cancer are
at least 50 years old. Smoking, alcohol intake, and a personal history of polyps are all
things that increase risk. Other risk factors for the development of colorectal cancer
include:
Racial and ethnic backgrounds (African Americans and Jews of Eastern European
descent [Ashkenazi Jews] have highest incidence)
Diet high in red and processed meats
Physical inactivity, obesity
Type 2 diabetes
Family history of colon cancer or inflammatory bowel disease
Inherited familial syndromes (FAP, HNPCC)
Patient Education on Chemotherapy - CORRECT ANSWERS-Patients are provided
with verbal and written or electronic information as part of an education process before
the first administration of treatment of each treatment plan. The content of this
educational material will be documented. Educational information includes the following
at a minimum:
Patient's diagnosis
Goals of treatment; that is, cure disease, prolong life, or reduce symptoms