Advanced Oncology Nursing Certification Review and Resource Manual

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Contributors v
Preface xi
Chapter 1. Cancer Prevention, Screening, and Early Detection 1
Introduction 1
Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse 2
Cancer Risk Assessment 2
Primary Prevention and Risk Reduction 3
Secondary Prevention and Screening 13
Case Study 28
Implications for Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses 28
Conclusion 28
Key Points 29
Recommended Resources for Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses 30
References 31
Chapter 2. Genetic Risk 37
Introduction 37
Definitions 38
The Genetic Basis of Cancer 41
Common Cancer Genetic Predisposition Syndromes 43
Indications for Genetic Assessment 46
Standards for Genetic Testing 47
Provision of Genetics Cancer Education and Counseling 49
Genetic Testing Process 53
Prevention and Screening Strategies for Those With Hereditary Risk 58
Implications for Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses 64
Conclusion 67
Case Study 67
Key Points 70
Recommended Resources for Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses 71
References 71
Chapter 3. Cancer Diagnosis and Staging 77
Introduction 77
Signs and Symptoms of Cancer 78
History and Physical Examination of Patients With Cancer 78
Diagnostic Evaluation 81
Diagnostic Procedures 93
Biopsy and Histopathology 96
Cancer Biomarkers 99
Overview of Staging 104
Work-Up of Common Solid Tumors 105
Implications for Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses 134
Conclusion 134
Case Study 135
Key Points 136
Recommended Resources for Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses 137
References 137
Chapter 4. Chemotherapy and Biotherapy 149
Introduction 149
Chemotherapy 150
Biologic Agents 160
Resources 176
Patient and Family Education 177
Implications for Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses 178
Conclusion 178
Case Study 178
Key Points 181
Recommended Resources for Patient Teaching 181
Recommended Resources for Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses 182
References 182
Chapter 5. Surgery 187
Introduction 187
Surgical Oncologic Strategies 188
Prevention and Early Detection 188
Diagnosis 191
Pathology and Staging 194
Resection—Preoperative Phase 196
Resection—Perioperative Phase 203
Postoperative Care 211
Access Devices 215
Rehabilitation 215
Wounds 216
Reconstruction 219
Surveillance 220
Palliation 220
Conclusion 221
Case Study 221
Key Points 223
Recommended Resources for Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses 224
References 224
Chapter 6. Radiation Therapy in Cancer Care 229
Introduction 229
Indications 229
Standards 249
Patient and Family Education 250
Implications for Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses 252
Conclusion 253
Case Study 254
Key Points 256
Recommended Resources for Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses 256
References 256
Chapter 7. Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplantation 261
Introduction 261
Conditions Treated 261
Types of Transplantation 263
Sources of Stem Cells 264
Process of Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplantation 266
Quality-of-Life Issues 276
Complications of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 277
Standards of Care 295
Implications for Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses 295
Case Study 296
Conclusion 296
Key Points 297
Recommended Resources for Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses 298
References 299
Chapter 8. Complementary and Integrative Therapies 305
Introduction 305
Complementary and Integrative Therapy Use in the United States 307
Complementary and Integrative Therapies Research 308
Complementary and Integrative Therapies Standards 309
White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine 309
Federation of State Medical Boards 310
Complementary and Integrative Therapies Indications 311
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Modalities in Cancer Prevention 311
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Modalities in Symptom Management 312
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Modalities in Cancer Treatment 315
Complementary and Integrative Therapies Clinical Decision Making 315
Certification for Nurses 316
Third-Party and Medicare Coverage 316
Core Competencies 316
Curriculum Development 317
Conducting an Integrative Assessment and Advising Patients 318
Herbal Products and Cytotoxic Agents 318
Patient Disclosure and Motivation for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use 319
Implications for Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses 319
Conclusion 319
Case Study 320
Recommended Resources for Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses 323
References 324
Chapter 9. Clinical Research 329
Introduction 329
Historical Development of Clinical Research 330
Phases of Clinical Research 331
Clinical Research Review 337
Components of Clinical Research 338
Informed Consent 338
Recruiting Clinical Trial Participants 340
Interpreting Clinical Trials 342
Clinical Trials Resources 344
Measuring Quality of Life in Clinical Trials 347
Oncology Nursing Research 348
Funding Sources 348
Conclusion 349
Case Study 351
Key Points 353
Recommended Resources for Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses 353
References 354
Chapter 10. Pain, Fatigue, and Cognitive Dysfunction 357
Introduction 357
Cancer Pain 357
Fatigue 376
Chemotherapy-Related Cognitive Dysfunction 384
Implications for Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses 393
Case Study 394
Conclusion 394
Key Points 396
Recommended Resources for Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses 396
References 397
Chapter 11. Myelosuppression 405
Introduction 405
Etiology of Bone Marrow Suppression 405
Cancer-Induced Bone Marrow Suppression 406
Chemotherapy-Induced Bone Marrow Suppression 406
Radiation-Induced Bone Marrow Suppression 408
Pathophysiology of Hematopoiesis 408
Assessment 409
Leukopenia 412
Thrombocytopenia 419
Anemia 425
Secondary Malignancies 431
Case Study 434
Key Points 436
Recommended Resources for Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses 437
References 437
Chapter 12. Cardiac, Gastrointestinal, Neurologic, and Ocular Toxicities 443
Introduction 443
Cardiac Toxicities 443
Gastrointestinal Toxicities 455
Neurotoxicities 462
Ocular Toxicities 473
Case Study 480
Conclusion 480
Key Points 482
Recommended Resources for Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses 483
References 484
Chapter 13. Genitourinary, Hepatic, and Pulmonary Toxicities 495
Introduction 495
Genitourinary Toxicity 495
Reproductive Dysfunction: Infertility 507
Toxicity of the Bladder: Cystitis 514
Hepatotoxicity 517
Pulmonary Toxicity Related to Cancer Therapy 530
Conclusion 536
Case Study 536
Key Points 538
Recommended Resources for Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses 539
References 539
Chapter 14. Metabolic Emergencies 547
Introduction 547
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation 547
Sepsis 558
Tumor Lysis Syndrome 568
Hypercalcemia of Malignancy 574
Syndrome of Inappropriate Secretion of Antidiuretic Hormone 581
Anaphylaxis 586
Evaluation of Outcomes 590
Conclusion 591
Case Study 591
Key Points 592
Recommended Resources for Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses 594
References 594
Chapter 15. Structural Oncologic Emergencies 599
Introduction 599
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome 599
Cardiac Tamponade 607
Spinal Cord Compression 613
Increased Intracranial Pressure 621
Conclusion 627
Case Study 627
Key Points 630
Study Guide—Glossary of Terms 630
Recommended Resources for Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses 631
References 631
Chapter 16. Psychosocial Management 637
Introduction 637
Definitions 637
Sexuality and Altered Body Image 644
Personal Control 646
Spiritual Distress 647
Indications 649
Supportive Cancer Care for Psychosocial Disturbance 661
Standards of Practice 665
Implications for Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses 666
Conclusion 667
Case Study 667
Key Points 670
Recommended Resources for Advanced Practice Nurses 670
References 671
Chapter 17. Cancer Survivorship 677
Introduction 677
Cancer Survivors in the United States 677
Historical Development of a Cancer Survivorship Focus 678
Quality of Life and Survivorship 683
Physical Effects of Treatment 684
Psychosocial Effects 686
Cancer Survivors and Employment 688
Health Insurance Challenges 688
Components of Cancer Follow-Up Care 690
Summary of Cancer Treatment and Plan for Follow-Up Care 691
Models of Care 693
Standards of Care 694
Implications for Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses 694
Professional Education 697
Research 697
Patient and Caregiver Education 698
Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Cancer Survivors 699
Conclusion 700
Case Study 700
Key Points 702
Recommended Resources for Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses 703
References 704
Chapter 18. Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care 707
Introduction 707
Evolution of Palliative Care 707
The Cancer/Dying Connection 708
Definitions and Characteristics of Palliative Care 709
Indications for Palliative Care 711
Implications for Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses 721
Future Directions 722
Conclusion 724
Case Study 725
Key Points 727
Recommended Resources for Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses 728
References 728
Chapter 19. Roles of the Oncology Advanced Practice Nurse 737
Introduction 737
Background 737
Challenges in Advanced Practice Nurse Role Implementation 758
Advanced Practice Nurse Skills That Contribute to Improved Outcomes 760
Conclusion 772
Case Study 773
Key Points 775
Recommended Resources for Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses 775
References 776
Chapter 20. Professional Practice of Advanced Practice Nurses 783
Introduction 783
Advanced Practice Nursing 783
Regulation of Practice 783
Standards 785
Reimbursement 786
Nurse Practitioner Versus Clinical Nurse Specialist Role in Advanced Practice 788
Professional Responsibilities 789
Research 793
Ethics 794
Ethical Issues 795
Ethical Controversies 798
Ethical Decision Making 799
Conclusion 801
Case Study 801
Key Points 802
Recommended Resources for Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses 803
References 803
Chapter 21. Test Questions 807
References 842
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