What factors must be considered when determining the use of radiotherapy for the cancer patient?

What will be an ideal response?


The tumor must be surrounded by normal tissue that can tolerate radiation. The tumor must not be widely spread; if it has spread, radiation may be used as a palliative form of treatment. The tumor must be moderately sensitive to radiation.

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Which medication treats the nausea associated with an inner ear infection?

A) antiemetic B) miotic C) emulsifier D) mydriatic

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A nurse is caring for a client with Lyme disease. Which symptoms in the client lead the nurse to suspect early localized disease? Select all that apply

1. Arthralgia 2. Cranial neuritis 3. Bull's-eye rash 4. Lymphadenopathy 5. Subacute encephalopathy

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The ________ immune system is designed to rapidly dispose of pathogens in a nonspecific manner.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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