eobexam Flashcards
would you give trachy to someone who choked but has DNR
Yes - DnaCPR only applies to CPR, no other treatments
test to confirm autoimmune haemolytic anaemia
direct anti globulin test
electrolytes in SIADH
sodium diluted potassium normal
prostate radiotherapy most common acute adverse side effects
urinary frequency, then fatigue
swollen lymph nodes are a common symptom of
chronic lymphocytic leukaemia
facts about mesothelioma
local mets more common than distant, blue asbestos (crocidolite) most dangerous, haemoptysis is not a common presenting feature, most patients will not be offered surgery, and smoking is not a significant risk factor
mesothelioma presentation
chest pain.
shortness of breath.
fatigue (extreme tiredness)
a high temperature and sweating, particularly at night.
a persistent cough.
loss of appetite and unexplained weight loss.
clubbed (swollen) fingertips.
heavy smoker for years, common cancer
small cell lung cancer
recognised oncology drug resistance mechanisms
detoxification, target modification, DNA repair, efflux, reducing apoptosis, autophagy, adaptive response
who can complete a DNACPR in a patient who has never engaged in discussions with advanced care planning and is now too unwell
the oncology consultant
what percentage of people with lung cancer have paraneoplastic syndromes
10%
Humoral hypercalcemia of malignancy is more commonly associated with
squamous cell carcinoma than small cell lung cancer (SCLC). However, hypercalcemia can occur in SCLC, and in these cases, PTHrP may be a contributing factor
SIADH is most commonly associated with
small cell lung cancer
checkpoint inhibitions serious side effects
cardiac/neurological/renal impairment, and pneumonitis
