Description : A number of prospective clinical trials have addressed the role of total parenteral nutrition in the cancer patient. The results have been somewhat conflicting. Which of the following statement(s) ... hepatectomy for hepatoma d. TPN is of no benefit in patients undergoing bone marrow transplant
Last Answer : Answer: a, c Numerous clinical trials have failed to yield a consensus with regard to the efficacy of TPN in cancer patients. In 1991, a multicenter VA cooperative trial demonstrated ... patients receiving bone marrow transplantation has also been shown to be a valuable component of overall care
Description : Which of the following statements about the presence of gallstones in diabetes patients is/are correct? A. Gallstones occur with the same frequency in diabetes patients as in the ... have prompt elective cholecystectomy, to avoid the complications of acute cholecystitis and gallbladder necrosis.
Last Answer : Answer: E DISCUSSION: Gallstones have been found to be very prevalent in patients with type II (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus, perhaps related to the dyslipoproteinemia in ... added mortality associated with it. There is no causal relationship between diabetes and pancreatic cancer
Description : Regarding oral cancer, the nurse provides health teaching to inform the patient that a) many oral cancers produce no symptoms in the early stages. As the cancer progresses, the patient may complain of ... crater-like. A typical lesion in oral cancer is a painless hardened ulcer with raised edges.
Last Answer : a) many oral cancers produce no symptoms in the early stages. As the cancer progresses, the patient may complain of tenderness or difficulty in chewing, swallowing, or speaking.
Description : The following is true of cancer chemotherapy: A. Anticancer drugs increase the risk of developing leukaemias and lymphomas several years later B. All anticancer drugs are highly emetogenic C. Growth fraction of ... than any nomral tissue of the body Aim4aiims.in D. All of the above are correct
Last Answer : A. Anticancer drugs increase the risk of developing leukaemias and lymphomas several years later
Description : What are some of the symptoms of pancreatic cancer?
Last Answer : The primary symptoms of pancreatic cancer are abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, diarrhea and pale colored stools. However most of these symptoms don't occur until the disease is in the advanced stages.
Description : Do pancreatic cancer symptoms appear early in the illness?
Last Answer : No, it is common for symptoms of pancreatic cancer to appear when the disease is at a more advanced stage. Although there are some warning signs that may be linked to pancreatic cancer.
Description : Does a change of diet help in the stages of pancreatic cancer?
Last Answer : Clinical nutritionist Jan Dries authored The Dries Cancer Diet: a Practical Guide to the Use of Fresh Fruit and Raw Vegetables in the Treatment of Cancer. The book proposes that its plant-based ... protect your body from relapsing. Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/diet-for-cancer/#ixzz2CExt4lFS
Description : Can I slow the stages of pancreatic cancer by eating a healthier diet?
Last Answer : It is possible to slow Pancreatic cancer by changing diet. Studies have shown that by eating smaller amounts at meals could slow the cancer. Certian types of foods have shown to slow thecancer.
Description : About Pancreatic Cancer?
Last Answer : Pancreatic cancer starts in the pancreatic tissues, but it generally spreads quickly to other parts of the body. Currently, pancreatic cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths. Symptoms often ... in conjunction with others to best treat pancreatic cancer as it pertains to your unique situation.
Description : Pancreatic Cancer - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment?
Last Answer : The pancreas is an important organ that is located behind the stomach. The purpose of the pancreas is to create and release enzymes into the intestines to help the body absorb certain ... Radiation and chemotherapy are treatment options doctors administer to shrink the tumor and kill cancer cells.
Description : What are pancreatic cancer symptoms?
Last Answer : pancreactic cancer symtoms are mostly undetected unless its already advanced. cancer of the head can show weight loss & jaudice while cancer of the body causes Back pain. theres also bloating, loss of your appetite and some people have even say they get itching.
Description : How serious is pancreatic cancer?
Last Answer : Unfortunately, pancreatic cancer is quite serious. There is no known cure, although recent medical advances may help extend your life for some time. Research continues, so it is hoped that there will be more effective treatments in the future.
Description : What are symptoms of pancreatic cancer?
Last Answer : The symptoms outside from the pancreas include weight loss, jaundice, and fat in the stool. Most of the time, it causes abdominal pain, bloating, and nausea.
Description : Sweat chlorides are increased in (A) Cystic fibrosis (B) Pancreatic cancer (C) Acute pancreatitis (D) None of these
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Maximum rise in serum amylase occurs in (A) Acute parotitis (B) Acute pancreatitis (C) Chronic pancreatitis (D) Pancreatic cancer
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Serum amylase is increased in (A) Acute parotitis (B) Acute pancreatitis (C) Pancreatic cancer (D) All of these
Description : What three severe kinds of violent natural conditions strike this region of central America?
Last Answer : volcnos thunamies hurricanes
Description : What three severe kinds of violent natural occurrences strike Central America?
Last Answer : There are definitely more than three types of natural disasters in Central America. The first that comes to mind is hurricanes and tropical storms, and of course flooding, which may or may not be from ... Droughts can also occur, but again may be less common than in many other regions of the world.
Description : Would you consider going to war in Iraq or in the ARMY even when you know that it can be a 100% death sentence?
Last Answer : I wouldn’t consider it if it were a 0% death sentence. Well… almost. It, of course, depends what the war was for. Iraq? Not a chance.
Description : All the following statements about xeroderma pigmentosum are true except (A) It is a genetic disease (B) Its inheritance is autosomal dominant (C) uvr ABC excinuclease is defective in this disease (D) It results in multiple skin cancers
Description : Can antioxidants really help lower risk of cancers?
Last Answer : answer:Well Chemotherapy is a radical therapy aimed to destroy cells in a certain area, it also damages good cells but this is all in good practice. First off we must understand what an anti-oxidant ... been tons of observations with lab rats who in take tons of antioxidants vs those who don't.
Description : Is it discrimination to apply 'gender' to cancers?
Last Answer : it is selective, not discrimination. My Father died from lung cancer, but I would still support their cause also.
Description : Can a ketogenic diet be a viable alternative treatment for certain types of cancers?
Last Answer : It sounds like it might be a promising avenue for further research and looking at the second link and just glancing over some of the other papers it looks like a number of people are doing research in this area, ... at this point and I am not an oncologist or a biologist or any kind of -ist at all.
Description : Is recent research showing marijuana enhances brain function, delays dementia and cures cancers worth considering?
Last Answer : I personally believe that marijuana has many benefits. A number of people, including myself, have experienced relief from their ailments by using marijuana, and it’s saddening to know that so many people are turned off to the marijuana plant.
Description : Could the open air testing of A- and H-bombs in the 40's and 50's be connected to the rash of lung cancers in non-smokers who were 15 years and under during that time?
Last Answer : Interesting. I would imagine that the dose and proximity to the location of the tests would be key. In addition, one likely culprit in the development of lung cancers in non-smokers is second hand smoke. ... would venture to say that second-hand smoke is as likely (if not more so), than radiation.
Description : Could the high number of breast cancers be connected to the required chest x-rays baby-boomers were required to take to graduate high school?
Last Answer : its possible. medicine in the 50s was not so advanced and people didnt know the all dangers of radiation back then. but i never heard of this requirement to graduate. where was this?
Description : Depletion of which gas in the atmosphere can lead to an increased incidence of skin cancers:
Last Answer : Depletion of which gas in the atmosphere can lead to an increased incidence of skin cancers: A. Methane B. Nitrous oxide C. Ozone D. ammonia.
Last Answer : Depletion of which gas in the atmosphere can lead to an increased incidence of skin cancers: A. Nitrous oxide B. Ozone C. Ammonia D. Methane
Description : What is the most advanced treatment technology available for treating cancers?
Last Answer : Advance treatment technology available for treating cancerThe most remarkable and exact apparatuses in the battle against cancer. The ability and experience are important to completely use these cutting edge ... and IGRT, license masters to store variable measures of radiation in a profoundly co
Description : Which one of the following techniques is safest for the detection of cancers? (a) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (b) Radiography (X-ray) (c) Computed tomography (CT) (d) Histopathological studies
Last Answer : (a) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Description : The Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO) has developed a drug named 'Lukosin'.It is being used in the treatment of a)Leukorrhea b) Lung Cancers c) Leucoderma d) Leukemia
Last Answer : c) Leucoderma
Description : Select the drug which is used exclusively in organ transplantation and autoimmune diseases, but not in cancers: A. Cyclophosphamide B. Cyclosporine C. Methotrexate D. 6-Mercaptopurine
Last Answer : B. Cyclosporine
Description : In the question a part of the sentence is given in BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. The man who has committed ... get the most severe (c) have got the most severely (d) have been getting the severe most
Last Answer : (b) get the most severe
Description : In adults a severe deficiency of vitamin D causes (A) Night blindness (B) Osteomalacia (C) Rickets (D) Skin cancer
Description : Appropriate guidelines for the use of TPN in cancer patients include: a. Long-term TPN in patients with rapid progressive tumor growth unresponsive to other therapy b. Mildly malnourished ... with severe malnutrition d. Patients in whom treatment toxicity precludes the use of enteral nutrition
Last Answer : Answer: c, d As a general rule, the most important factor to consider when making decisions about the use of TPN in patients with cancer is the response of the tumor to antineoplastic ... . Long-term TPN is not indicated with rapidly progressive tumor growth which is unresponsive to such therapy
Description : Answer: e The role of nutritional support in the cancer patient remains an important component of overall therapy. Preoperative nutritional support should be given only to those patients who ... of bowel rest; this atrophy is not reversed by currently available total parenteral nutrition solutions
Last Answer : Which of the following hormones can be expected to be released as part of the stress response? a. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) b. Aldosterone c. Insulin d. Epinephrine nswer: a, b, d ... This hormone has the exact opposite effect of insulin, which promotes glucose storage and uptake by the cells
Description : Which of the men is so prudent and wise as to say who drives me on my path, when I rise up strong, at times severe, powerfully prominent, sometimes vengeful, I travel throughout the land, burn houses. ... soul, both in water. Say who covers me, or how I am called, that bears that burden. -Riddles
Last Answer : A land storm.
Description : In a collision where there is severe injury or death you?
Last Answer : stop trying to cheat on your durg and alcohol test -.-
Description : Which of the following terms has been defined by the American Psychiatric Association as a group of behavioral or psychological symptoms or a pattern that manifests itself in significant distress ... of the unknown. d) Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a specific disorder characterized by psychosis.
Last Answer : a) Mental disorder The definition was adopted by the American Psychiatric Association in 1994.
Description : Which of the following statements is not true for retroviruses? (a) DNA is not present at any stage in the life cycle of retroviruses. (b) Retroviruses carry gene for RNA-dependent DNA ... mature retroviruses is RNA. (d) Retroviruses are causative agents for certain kinds of cancer in man.
Last Answer : (a) DNA is not present at any stage in the life cycle of retroviruses
Description : What needs to come into consideration when using UV light to sterilize? a. It Needs Direct Exposure b. It Can Cause Skin Cancer c. It May Not Be Effective Against All Kinds Of Endospores d. A-C Are Correct
Last Answer : d. A-C Are Correct
Description : Our medical community is failing us and we really need your help. Can you have a severe sinus infection without a fever?
Last Answer : answer:Yes. I was sick for a short while, never had a fever that I noticed, but had drainage for a few days and thought I had a cold . Shortly (a couple of days maybe?) after it ... . Maybe the office will call him in a antibiotic to the pharmacy? Maybe try some antihistamines in the meantime?
Description : Before you had severe dementia, you requested food and water be withheld if your mental health greatly declined. Now you have severe dementia and you're hungry and want food. How should everyone treat you?
Last Answer : answer:Let's start with the assertion that the request to withhold supportive treatment costs essentially nothing. That means that if you request it, you are placing little or no burden on others, other than ... to be an emerging trend in the Western world. Not good in a so called free society.
Description : Severe throat and head pain when bend over what could this be?
Last Answer : Sounds like severe nausea (head pains) and severe sore throat (infection) you should get some antibiotics
Description : What jewelry is 'safe' to wear if you have severe metal sensitivity/allergy?
Last Answer : answer:The three you mention came to my mind too. I don't know if they are pure or an alloy? Possibly what is mixed with gold is what you are allergic to? I was thinking that might cause the ... was taken out of coins because it is a skin allergen for many people. That is very interesting I thought.
Description : How do I control my severe mood swings?
Last Answer : It may be time to see your doctor to see if you need your meds changed or dosage change. You can try to control your mood by listening to relaxion tapes or soothing music, walking or exercise might be beneficial also (to help release those endorphines).
Description : Severe menstrual cramps or something else?
Last Answer : Try chamomile tea. I have debilitating cramps, and that tea helps me more than prescription pain medication and muscle relaxers. Honest. Definitely make an appointment with your ob-gyn, there are many, many reasons that you could be having more pain than usual. Best to have it checked out.
Description : Could my SEVERE itching be caused by a high blood-phosphate level?
Last Answer : I'm not sure about the phosphate levels causing the itching, but having protein in your urine can be a sign of kidney failure (since you already mention that your kidney seems to be declining). ... their pores and cause itching skin. Definitely talk to your doctor about it on Wednesday. Good luck!
Description : Having severe pain in my right side but ct scan and bloodwork came back normal?
Last Answer : I wish I could help you….been there myself and it is scary as hell in pain and not knowing. Is the pain in the front or back or side?? Either way your FU with your Doc is your best course and even then get a second opinion if the news is not good.