Chemo, radiotherapy and immunotherapy Flashcards by aderonke adesanoye | Brainscape

Q

What medication can be given to relax patients before radiotherapy?

A

Lorazepam (0.5mg, 1/2 hour before)

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Immunotherapy agents examples

A

Anti-CTLA-4

Anti-PD-1

Anti-PD-L1

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Symptoms of immunotherapy toxicity

A

Fatigue

Fevers

All the itis

Diarrhoea (colitis)
Thyrodiits
Pancreatitis
Uveitis

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Q

BRAF mutation is associated with what cancer?

A

Melanoma

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Side effects of chemotherapy

A

Bone marrow suppression

Nausea/ vomiting

Hair loss

Mucositis

Infertility

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Toxicity effects of asparagine

A

Neurotoxicity

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Cisplatin toxiity

A

Ototoxicity

Nephrotoxicity

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Vinscristine/ vinblastine toxicity

A

Peripheral neuropathy

Myelosuppression

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Bleomycin toxicity

A

Pulmnonary fibrosis

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Doxorcubin toxicity

A

Cardiotoxicity

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Cyclophosphamide toxicity

A

Bladder/ kidneys

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Methotrexate toxicity

A

Nephrotoxic

Myelosuppression

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Late side effects of radiotherapy

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Infertility

Cervical strictures

Bladder dysfunction

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