NUR 2392 Multidemential Care

NUR 2392 Multidemential Care
1. alopecia
Answer
hair loss
2. cachexia
Answer
Extreme tissue and muscle wasting due to malnourishment.
3. chemotherapy
Answer
Cytotoxic drugs aimed to reduce tumor burden and destroy cancer cells.
4. chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN)
Answer
The loss of sensory perception or motor function of peripheral nerves associated with exposure
to certain anticancer drugs.
5. dose-dense chemotherapy
Answer
A chemotherapy regimen that is more frequently administered for aggressive cancer treatment.
6. emetogenic
Answer
A substance that can induce nausea and vomiting.