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Decks in this class (20)

Cancer Complications: neutropenic sepsis
What are the two main factors tha...,
In what type of patients should y...,
Do all patients with neutropenic ...
12  cards
Palliative Care: Hiccups
What medication is licensed for i...,
Other than chlorpromazine what el...,
What can cause them
3  cards
Syringe Drivers
When should a syringe driver be c...,
What are the two main types of sy...,
The majority of drugs are compati...
10  cards
Palliative Care: Constipation
What is constipation,
What symptoms or signs are associ...,
What can cause constipation
13  cards
Palliative Care: Nausea And Vomiting
N v is the most troublesome sympt...,
What percentage does it affect wi...,
Is it true that vomiting even dai...
57  cards
Palliative Care: Pain
What is pain,
What percentage of those with adv...,
Pain can be controlled in 80 usin...
71  cards
Radiotherapy
What is radiotherapy,
How does radio,
What different types of ionising ...
24  cards
Challenges Of Surviving Cancer
What challenges can occur from su...,
What fears may be associated
2  cards
Impact Of Treatment
What late effects can radiotherap...,
What is radiation fibrosis,
What late effects can radiotherap...
9  cards
End Of Life Care
What are some physical clues,
What are the 5 priorities of care,
End of life care pathways include
13  cards
Treatment Of Colorectal Cancer
What percentage of patients with ...,
What are the main treatments,
What are the main treatments for ...
19  cards
Treatment Of Prostate Cancer
What is watchful waiting,
Who is active surveillance offere...,
What does active surveillance inv...
20  cards
Treatment Of Breast Cancer
All breast lumps should undergo,
What steps are involved in the tr...,
What does mammography involve
51  cards
Chemotherapy
0  cards
Complications: Superior Vena Cava Obstruction
What is the most common cancer to...,
What are the signs and symptoms o...,
What are the treatment options fo...
11  cards
Complications: Tumour Lysis Syndrome
What is tumour lysis syndrome,
What metabolic disturbances can o...,
What tumour types are more suscep...
11  cards
Complications: Hypercalcaemia
What is the normal corrected calc...,
In what type of cancer is hyperca...,
What causes hypercalcaemia associ...
11  cards
Complications: Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression
What 3 cancers account for 90 of ...,
In what percentage of patients wi...,
In what region of the spine does ...
18  cards
Anti- Cancer Treatment
0  cards
Palliative Care: Secretions
Why can loud rattles occur,
Are they typically more distressi...,
What type of drugs are typically ...
6  cards

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