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IV infusion remains a primary means of administering antineoplastic therapy. The presence of an IV access device and the administration of certain types of medication can result in complications. This course reviews risk factors, manifestations of complications, and prevention strategies for vascular access devices.
This course provides foundational knowledge on the basic principles of cancer and the evaluation and diagnosis of cancer for the advanced practice provider.
In this case study, learn more about racial disparities that may exist around genetic testing for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Following this patient scenario, learners will be able to describe common causes of health disparities seen in NSCLC and review common biomarkers tested during the diagnosis of NSCLC.
Dr. Friend reviews biomarker basics, which sets an important foundation to understand how biomarkers and biomarker testing informs treatment decisions and oncology nursing care. She reviews the different types of biomarkers and the classification of variants so that you can use the right terms in practice when speaking to the patient or the healthcare team. She then applies what she taught through a multitude of case examples.
A diagnosis of colorectal cancer can bring on many questions about the disease, where it came from, and how it will be treated. Review these frequently asked questions and make a list of additional questions to ask of your healthcare team.