Medical Terms in Patient Education: Using the Confusing to …
Mar 21, 2018 · Medical terminology can be a foreign language — or confusing, at the least — for many patients. Ann Brady uses a patient encounter to illustrate the potential miscommunication inherent in ...
Managing TSH Levels After Total Thyroidectomy
Sep 8, 2015 · For those who are considered to be low-risk patients, the recommendation is to maintain the serum TSH level just below the lower limit of the normal TSH range, 0.1 to 0.4 mU/ mL. 2 In high-risk ...
Bone Pain Due to White Blood Cell Growth Factors
Feb 23, 2016 · Bone pain may also be more common in patients who are younger or are receiving taxanes (eg, paclitaxel [Taxol]). 2. Bone pain from white blood cell growth factors involves multiple factors ...
Understanding Drug Naming Nomenclature - Oncology Nurse …
Feb 2, 2016 · The generic names of most medications indicate their structure and pharmacological class (eg, peni cillin and amoxi cillin). Monoclonal antibodies are similar, and their names are quite ...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: The History and Impact
Sep 20, 2023 · October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to provide education on the condition and encourage awareness about testing and early detection. The American Cancer Society estimates ...
Lymphedema: Diagnosis, prevention, and management
Jul 14, 2010 · Lymphedema may develop gradually or abruptly. Many clinicians are unfamiliar with lymphedema and its diagnosis, and nurses play a pivotal role in the recognition and management of lymphedema and ...
Benefits and risks of parenteral nutrition in patients with cancer
In the palliative setting, PN can extend survival; however, it is associated with risks such as line infections, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, and liver and pancreatic issues. There are ...
Treating Intractable Hiccups in Advanced Cancer, Palliative Care ...
Sep 25, 2017 · Chlorpromazine is the only agent that is FDA-approved for the treatment of intractable hiccups. It and metoclopramide are thought to treat hiccups by modulating dopamine; metoclopramide also ...
Transfusion Indications for Patients With Cancer
Feb 26, 2015 · Transfusions. RBC transfusion is common in the treatment of patients with cancer. 1-4 Overall, patients with oncological and hematological malignancies use around 34% of the RBC supply. 1 In ...
Breast Cancer Symptoms By Stage (1-4) - Oncology Nurse Advisor
Oct 3, 2023 · Breast Cancer Awareness Month was created in part to promote early detection of the disease. Among other objectives, the mission is to educate and encourage testing for those at risk ...