Heme/Onc ID Flashcards

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1
Q

Is Fever in a neutropenic patient a big deal?

A

Yes! medical emergency!

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2
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Definition of neutropenic fever?

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Single temp > 101.3 or sustained temp > 100.4 for 1 hr. ANC

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3
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What should you never do w/ a neutropenic patient?

A

DRE

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4
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What is a common etiology of neutropenic fever?

A

mucositis (usually from gut) 2/2 chemo causes bacteremia.

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5
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MC bugs in neutropenic fever?

A

pseudomonas or MRSA (if port present).

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6
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Work up for neutropenic fever?

A

Blood cx, then started 3rd or 4th gen ceph (ceftazidime or cefipime).

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7
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When to add vanc?

A

Line infection or septic shock

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8
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When to add amphoB

A

if no improvement and no source found in 5 days

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