immune system and malignancy Flashcards
cytarabine route of administration
intrathecal
why would mesna be co-prescribed
prevent blood in urine
ciclosporin can cause which electrolyte disturbance
hyperkalaemia
tacrolimus indication
prevent rejection of kidney transplant
methotrexate lab tests
lfts, creatinine, fbc
in which three scenarios would you stop methotrexate
hospitalised, sepsis, pneumonia
minority of increase in risk of breast cancer is caused by…
gene mutations
is tamoxifen taken once daily or once weekly
once daily
hirsutism is not associated with this cancer
cervical
rituximab mechanism of action
monoclonal antibody that binds to cd20 on B cells
cisplatin side effect
ototoxicity
doxorubicin side effect
cardiotoxicity
bleomycin side effect
pulmonary toxicity
ciclosporin interactions
statins
macrolides
ccbs
ciclosporin should be…
prescribed by brand
vinblastine, vincristine route
IV
what does hpv vaccine protect against
cervical cancer
why is chemo given every 3 weeks
allow pts normal cells to recover before next cycle
why is folic acid not given on same day as methotrexate
methotrexate won’t work as well if given on same day
neutropenia can cause…
sepsis
