19 Lymphoma Kasravi Flashcards

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What are the signs and symptoms of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL)?

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“B” Symptoms (20%) - Fever, Weight loss, Drenching night sweats. Lymphadenopathy (65%) - Peripheral (most commonly cervical), 20% mediastinal. Fatigue, pruritus, malaise. Bone marrow involvement (33%). Extranodal

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What is use in the Ann Arbor Staging of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL)?

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“B” symptoms. Bulky disease (tumor mass > 10cm in greatest diameter, localized (stage I or II) w/ bulky disease are treated as advanced disease (stage III or IV)

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What are used to categorize patients in the different risk categories for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL)?

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Age > 60. Stage III or IV. >2 extranodal sites. Performance status > 2. LDH > norma

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What are the characteristics of Low grade NHL?

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Cure if rare. Median overall survival (5-8 years). Prognosis depends on (age, bulk of disease)

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What are the different treatment options for Low Grade NHL?

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Observation. Radiation for localized. Chemotherapy for disseminated

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What are the ADRs with Prednisone?

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Insomnia (take dose QAM). Hyperglycemia. Increase appetite. Indigestion, gastritis

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What dosage forms does Prednisone come in?

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Oral solution: 1mg/mL. Concentrate oral solution (5mg/mL). Tablet: 1, 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 50mg. Take with food

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What are the ADRs with Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)?

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Hemorrhaghic cystitis (at high dose) - MESNA, hydration. Alopecia, Myelosuppression (leukopenia), infertility

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What is the Emetogenicity like for Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)?

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High

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What is the dose adjustment like for Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)?

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Hepatic: no official recommendation. Renal < 10: 75% dose

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What dosage form does Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) come in?

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Injectable, oral tablet 25, 50mg

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What is Fludarabine (Fludara) indicated for?

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CLL (NHL not FDA approved, but commonly used)

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What are the ADRs with Fludarabine (Fludara)?

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Myelosuppression (leukopenia, thrombocytopenia). Increased risk for opportunistic infection d/t decreased CD4 counts, pneumonia. Fever, fatigue, edema

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What is the Emetogenicity like for Fludarabine (Fludara)?

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Very low

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What is dose adjustment like for Fludarabine (Fludara)?

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CrCl 30-70: 20% dose reduction. CrCl < 30: not recommended

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How is Fludarabine (Fludara) administered?

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Infusion over 30-60 minutes

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What are the ADRs with Mitoxantrone (Novantrone)?

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Discoloration of urine, saliva, tears, and sweat (blue-green for 24 hrs post). Cardiotoxicity (CHF, decreased cardiac function (LVEF)

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What is the Emetogenicity like for Mitoxantrone (Novantrone)?

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Moderate

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What is the dose adjustment like for Mitoxantrone (Novantrone)?

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Hepatic (no official recommendations). T.bili 1.5-3.0: 50% dose reduction. T.bili > 3.0: 75% dose reduction

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What is a caution with Mitoxantrone (Novantrone) use?

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Vesicant (management): DMSO, cold. Classified as an irritant

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What is Chlorambucil (Leukeran) used for?

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CLL, HD, NHL

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What are the ADRs with Chlorambucil (Leukeran)?

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Rash, myelosuppression (DLT). Transient increase in LFTs, hyperuricemia. Less common: hepatotoxicity, seizure, drug fever, pulmonary fibrosis

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What is the Emetogenicity of Chlorambucil (Leukeran)?

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Very low

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How should Chlorambucil (Leukeran) be taken?

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On empty stomach. BA decreased by 10-20% when taken with food

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What are the treatment options for Aggressive NHL?

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Localized: chemo +/- radiation. Disseminated: combination chemotherapy. R-CHOP: 1st line

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What does R-CHOP stand for?

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R: Rituximab (Rituxan). C: Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). H: Hydroxyl Daunorubicin. O: Vincristine (Oncovin). P: Prednisone

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How is Rituximan (Rituxan) dosed in R-CHOP?

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375mg/m2 IVPB day 1

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How is Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) dosed in R-CHOP?

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750mg/m2 IVPB day 3 (or day 1)

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How is Hydroxyl Daunorubicin dosed in R-CHOP?

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50mg/m2 IVP day 3 (or day 1)

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How is Vincristine (Oncovin) dosed in R-CHOP?

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1.4mg/m2 (max 2mg) day 3 (or day 1)

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How is Prednisonse dosed in R-CHOP?

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100mg/day PO days 3-7 (or days 1-5)

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How often is R-CHOP repeated?

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Repeat cycle every 21 days

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What is the MOA of Rituximab (Rituxan)?

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Monoclonal antibody. Anti-CD20. Chimeric (mouse/human)

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What is Rituximab (Rituxan) used for?

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NHL, RA, CLL

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What are the infusion related reactions with Rituximab (Rituxan)?

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Fever, chills/rigors, angioedema, flushing, HTN. Can premedicate with APAP

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What is a BBW for Rituximab (Rituxan)?

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Tumor Lysis Syndrome (high tumor burden (usually with 1st dose)). Fatal infusion reaction

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How is Rituximab (Rituxan) prepared?

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In D5W or NS, final concentartino 1-4mg/mL

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What are the ADRs with Doxorubicin (Adriamycin)?

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Myelosuppressive (Leukopenia). Urine/saliva/tear discoloration - red/orange. Cardiotoxicity

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What is the Emetogenicity like with Doxorubicin (Adriamycin)?

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Dose dependent. 20-60mg: moderate

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What does Doxorubicin (Adriamycin) need to be dose adjusted?

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AST/ALT 2-3x ULN: 75% of dose. >3x or T.bili 1.2-3: 50% of dose. T.bili 3.1-5: 25% of dose

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What caution should be taken with Doxorubicin (Adriamycin)?

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Vesicant (management): DMSO or Totect, cold

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What are the ADRs with Vincristine (Oncovin)?

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Peripheral neuropathy (DLT). Constipation (DLT)

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What is Vesicant management like for Vincristine (Oncovin)?

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Hyaluronidase (Amphadase, Wydase, Vitrase). Warm preferred over cold

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When does Vincristine (Oncovin) required dose adjustment?

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Hepatic

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What is a warning with Vincristine (Oncovin)?

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DO NOT remove covering until the moment of injection. For intravenous use only. FATAL if given intrathecally

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What are the ADRs with Etoposide (Toposar, VePesid) - salvage therapy?

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Hypotension if infused too rapidly. Myelosuppression (leukopenia > thrombocytopenia). Alopecia, asthenia, fever

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What is the Emetogenicity with Etoposide (Toposar, VePesid)?

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Mild

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What does stability of Etoposide (Toposar, VePesid) depend on?

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Concentration dependent

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When does Etoposide (Toposar, VePesid) need dose adjustment?

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Renal, Hepatic

50
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What do you need to do when administering Etoposide (Toposar, VePesid)?

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Use in-line filter with high doses d/t high likelihood of precipitation

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What are the ADRs with Cytarabine (Cytosar, ARA-C) - salvage therepy?

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Ocurlar (use opthalmic corticosteroids - Prednisolong (Pred-Forte)). Fever, rash, hyperuricemia. Myelosuppression. Acute increase LFT, mild jaundice. Neurotoxicity - high dose

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What is the Emetogenicity of Cytarabine (Cytosar, ARA-C)?

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High

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What are the ADRs with Cisplatin (CDDP, Platinol)?

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Neurotoxicity: Peripheral neurotoxicity is dose- and duration-dependent. Myelosuppression. Nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity

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What is the Emetogenicity like for Cisplatin (CDDP, Platinol)?

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High

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What is the stability of Cisplatin (CDDP, Platinol) like?

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Stable in saline only

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When does Cisplatin (CDDP, Platinol) need dose adjustment?

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Renal only

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What is done for Cisplatin (CDDP, Platinol) as a vesicant?

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In high dose. Sodium thiosulfate and cold

58
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What needs to be monitored while on Cisplatin (CDDP, Platinol)?

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Renal function, electrolytes, CBC, hearing test, neuro exam

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What are the ADRs with Ifosfamide (IFEX) - salvage therapy?

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Alopecia. Confusion, hallucination (avoid with BZD). Myelosuppression. Metabolic acidosis. Hemorrhagic cystitis, hematuria (ALWAYS give Mesna)

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What is the Emetogenicity of Ifosfamide (IFEX)?

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Moderate

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What does Ifosfamide (IFEX) need dose adjustment?

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Renal if significant impairment. Hepatic: 75% dose reduction if AST > 300 or T.bili < 3

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What is the MOA of Mesna (Mesnex)?

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Mesna oxidized to dimesna in blood. Reduced in the kidney back to mesna yielding a free thiol group. Binds to and inactivates acrolein

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What are the ADRs with Carboplatin (Paraplatin)?

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Myelosuppression (dose related and dose limiting)

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What is the Emetogenicity of Carboplatin (Paraplatin)?

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Moderate

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What are the DDIs with Carboplatin (Paraplatin)?

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Nephrotoxic drugs. AGs increase risk of ototoxicity

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What are the ADRs with Bendamustine (Treanda)?

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Myelosuppression (DLT), rash, HA, increased bilirubin, peripheral edema, TLS

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What is the stability of Bendamustine (Treanda) like?

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Concentration dependent. Stable in NS

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What should be administered before Bendamustine (Treanda) use?

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Premedicate to prevent hypersensitivity (APAP, antihistamine +/- corticosteroid)

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What is the pathogenesis of Hodgkin’s Disease (HD)?

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Bimodal age distribution (15-45 and > 50. More common in caucasian). Presence of Reed-Sternberg (large size, binucleated, cellular origin characteristic of macrophage and lymphocyte)

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What is Stage I HD?

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Involvement of single lymph node region or single extralymphatic site

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What is Stage II HD?

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Involvement of two or more lymph node regions on same side of diaphragm; may include localized extralymphatic involvement on same side of diaphragm

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What is Stage III HD?

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Involvement of lymph node regions on both sides of diaphragm; may include spleen or localized extranodal disease

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What is Stage IV HD?

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Diffuse extra-lymphatic disease (e.g. in liver, bone marrow, lung, skin)

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What is the treatment strategy for Stage IA or IIA HD (with favorable prognostic factors)?

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Radiation. Radiation +/- chemotherapy

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What is the treatment strategy for Stage IB or IIB HD (with bulky disease)?

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Chemotherapy + Radiation. Combination chemotherapy

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What is the treatment strategy for Stage III or IV HD?

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Chemotherapy +/- radiation

77
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What is the treatment strategy for HD relapse?

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SCT (stem cell transplant). Salvage therapy

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What is the gold standard treatment option for HD?

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ABVD (used to be MOPP)

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What does MOPP stand for?

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M: Mechlorethamine (Mustargen). O: Vincristine (Oncovin). P: Procarbazine (Matulane). P: Prednisone

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What does ABVD stand for?

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A: Doxorubicin (Adriamycin). B: Bleomycin (Blenoxane). V: Vinblastine (Velban). D: Dacarbazine (DTIC). Days 1 and 15 every 28 days for 6-8 cycles

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What needs to be done before Bleomycin (Blenoxane) administration?

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Test dose. Monitor vital signs, wait 1 hr prior to giving dose

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What are the ADRs to look out for with Bleomycin (Blenoxane)?

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Pulmonary fibrosis (cough, dypsnea, increased toxicity with O2 treatment up to 1 year after). Monitor PFT. Acute frebrile reaction. Dermatological SE

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What is the emetogenicity like for Bleomycin (Blenoxane)?

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Very low

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When does Bleomycin (Blenoxane) need to be dose adjusted?

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Renal

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What is the maximum cumulative lifetime dose of Bleomycin (Blenoxane)?

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400 units

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What are the ADRs with Vinblastine (Velban)?

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Myelosuppressive (Leukopenia)

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What is the Vesicant management for Vinblastine (Velban)?

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Hyaluronidase (Amphadase, Wydase, Vitrase). Warm/cold

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When does Vinblastine (Velban) need dose adjustment?

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Hepatic

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What is a warning with Vinblastine (Velban)?

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DO NOT remove covering until the moment of injection. For intravenous use only. FATAL if given intrathecally

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What are the ADRs with Dacarbazine (DTIC)?

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Myelosuppressive. Irritant (possible vesicant). Infusion related reaction (painful, dexamethasone as premedication, hot pack)

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What is the Emetogenicity of Dacarbazine (DTIC)?

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High

92
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How does MOPP compare to ABVD?

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MOPP involved with more: Hematological toxicity, Infection risk, Neuropathy, Secondary leukemia, Infertility

93
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What is the MOA of Brentuximab Vetodin (Adcetris)?

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Antibody drug conjugate (Anti-CD30) with 3 components: 1) CD30-specific chimeric IgG1 antibody - cAC10. 2) Microtubule-disrupting agent - MMAE. 3) Protease cleavable dipeptide linker

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What are the common ADRs with Brentuximab Vetodin (Adcetris)?

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Rash, BMS, fatigue, peripheral neuropathy

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What are the serious ADRs with Brentuximab Vetodin (Adcetris)?

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Anaphylaxis, PML, pulmonary toxicity, SJS

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What are the potentially fatal late complications of HD treatment?

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Acute myelomonocytic leukemia. Diffuse, high-grade NHL. Solid tumors (mostly lung and breast cancer). Bacterial sepsis post splenectomy or spleen irradiation

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What are the serious late complications of HD treatment?

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Myocardial damage secondary to radiation/anthracyclines. Lung fibrosis d/t radiation plus bleomycin. Sterility in men and women. Growth abnormalities in children and adolescents. Opportunistic infections