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BRAIN TUMOR 20210912_155602 - Coggle Diagram
BRAIN TUMOR
DEFINATION
A cancerous or non-cancerous mass or growth of abnormal cells in the brain
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS
Muscle weakness
Seizures
Mental confusion
Vision or speech problems
Acute or persistant headaches
Loss of balance
Mood swings
CAUSES
From X-rays or previous cancer treatment
Stress induces signals that cause cells to develop in tumors
Exposure to large amounts of radiation
Mutation or defects in genes may cause cells in the brain to grow uncontrollably
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
As the tumor grows its create pressure on
And changes the function of surrounding brain tissue
Or it can beggin elsewhere and spread to the brain
A brain tumor can form in the brain cells
PHARMACOLOGICAL MANIFESTATION
Lomustine
Temodar
Evorolimus
Zirabev
Temozolomide
REFERENCES
https;//www.cancer.net/cancer-types/brain-tumor/types-treatment
NURSING CARE PLAN
Monitor vital signs
Administer analgesic as prescribed
Assess the severity and duration of headache
Manage pain before it become severe
