« previous next »

Author Question: What reaction may a patient have to radiation therapy? a. Nausea b. Increased appetite c. ... (Read 58 times)

melly21297

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 565
on: Jul 18, 2018
What reaction may a patient have to radiation therapy?
 
  a. Nausea
  b. Increased appetite
  c. Increased visual acuity
  d. Weight gain

Question 2

What type of hormonal therapy is an option in the treatment of cancer?
 
  a. Antiestrogens
  b. Antibiotics
  c. Hormonal receptors
  d. Endocrine manipulation


dyrone

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 322
Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Nausea, vomiting, bleeding, and anorexia are common patient reactions to radiation therapy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Patients who have medical contradictions to endocrine ablation may receive antiestrogen therapy. This deprives an estrogen-dependent tumor of the estrogen necessary for growth.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

It is difficult to obtain enough calcium without consuming milk or other dairy foods.

Did you know?

Amphetamine poisoning can cause intravascular coagulation, circulatory collapse, rhabdomyolysis, ischemic colitis, acute psychosis, hyperthermia, respiratory distress syndrome, and pericarditis.

Did you know?

Street names for barbiturates include reds, red devils, yellow jackets, blue heavens, Christmas trees, and rainbows. They are commonly referred to as downers.

Did you know?

The newest statin drug, rosuvastatin, has been called a superstatin because it appears to reduce LDL cholesterol to a greater degree than the other approved statin drugs.

Did you know?

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA was discovered in 1961 in the United Kingdom. It if often referred to as a superbug. MRSA infections cause more deaths in the United States every year than AIDS.

Methicilli ...
The polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density. Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density.
Serine and glycine are closely interconnected via the serine hydroxymethyltransferase reaction Serine and glycine are closely interconnected via the serine hydroxymethyltransferase reaction
Determine the enthalpy change of this reaction Determine the enthalpy change of this reaction
0.300 moles of sodium nitrite are needed for a reaction. The solution is 0.450 M. How many mL ... 0.300 moles of sodium nitrite are needed for a reaction. The solution is 0.450 M. How many mL ...
Ex vivo and in vivo gene therapy for a patient with a liver disorder Ex vivo and in vivo gene therapy for a patient with a liver disorder
Video: Exercise and cardiac output

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library