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50 - ANS-The chance of developing colorectal cancer increases markedly after age _____. Roughly 9 out of 10 people diagnosed with colorectal cancer are at least ____ years old. 65 - ANS-The NCCN Old ... er Adult Oncology Guidelines (version 1.2015) provides information on what is included in a comprehensive geriatric assessment. Currently, more than 60% of cancers in the United States occur in people age ______and older and as the oncology world ages, nearly half (46%) of cancer survivors are 70 years of age or older 8.4% - ANS-It is important that the nurse recognizes certain drugs that, when given together, may result in a higher risk of adverse events. For example, in neoadjuvant clinical trials using trastuzumab and pertuzumab, the incidence of decline in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was 1.9% in patients treated with trastuzumab and docetaxel, compared to ______ of those treated with trastuzumab, docetaxel, and pertuzumab (Genentech, 2013). 85% - ANS-Amgen (2007) defines RDI as "is a quantification of how closely an administered course of chemotherapy treatment adheres to a specific regimen." Three separate clinical trials evaluating outcomes in patients with breast cancer related to RDI have demonstrated improved overall survival and 10-year disease free survival in patients who receive a RDI > or = ____?_____ A comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) is a multidisciplinary evaluation to assess life expectancy and risk of morbidity and mortality in the older patient. This assessment tool would evaluate and include the following areas: functional status, socioeconomic issues, psychosocial distress, comorbidities, cognitive function, nutritional status, polypharmacy, and a medication review (NCCN Older Adult Oncology Guidelines, version 1.2015). - ANS-Due to Mrs. Turner's age and comorb [Show More]
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