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oncologic emergencies and GI toxicity Flashcards

1
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4 types of cancer induced nausea and vomiting

A

anticipatory
acute
delayed
breakthrough/refractory

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risk factors for CINV

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  • female
  • younger
  • poor emetic control in previous cycles
  • Hx of motion sickness
  • Hx of morning sickness
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3
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ondansetron MoA

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inhibits serotonin receptors

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4
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ondansetron adverse effects

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headache
constipation
diarrhea
QT prolongation

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5
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ondansetron phase use

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acute

delayed

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6
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aprepitant MoA

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inhibit NK1 receptors

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7
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apreptiant adverse effects

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fatigue
dizziness
diarrhea

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8
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apreptiant phase use

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acute

delayed

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9
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phenothiazine drugs

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prochlorperazine

promethazine

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phenothiazines MoA

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inhibit D2 receptors

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phenothiazines adverse effects

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CNS depression
anticholinergic
extrapyramidal symptoms
hypotension

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12
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benzamide drug

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metoclopramide

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metoclopramide MoA

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inhibit D2 and serotonin

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14
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metoclopramide adverse effects

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sedation
diarrhea
EPS
QT prolongation

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15
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metoclopramide phase use

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breakthrough/refractory

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phenothiazine phase use

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acute
delayed
breakthrough

17
Q

atypical antipsychotic for N/V

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olanzapine

18
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olanzapine MoA

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inhibit dopamine and serotonin

19
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olanzapine adverse effects

A

somnolence
dry mouth
dizziness
QT prolongation

20
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olanzapine phase use

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acute
delayed
refractory

21
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corticosteroid of choice for NV

A

dexamethasone

22
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dexamethasone phase use

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acute

delayed

23
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benzodiazepine of choice for NV

24
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lorazepam phase use

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anticipatory

breakthrough

25
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cannabinoids phase use

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breakthrough/refractory

26
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cannabinoids adverse effects

A

anticholinergic
sedation
appetite stimulation
hallucinations

27
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general prophylaxis treatment for high risk NV

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5HT3 + dexameth + aprepitant +- olanzapine

28
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general prophylaxis treatment for moderate risk NV

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5HT3 + dexameth +- aprepitant

29
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general prophylaxis treatment for low risk NV

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5HT3 or steroid or phenothiazone

30
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treatment for mucositis

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  • mouthwash and coating agents
  • analgesics
  • corticosteroids
31
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treatment of diarrhea

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  • hydration
  • BRAT diet and clear liquids
  • loperamide, octreotide
32
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treatment of constipation

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  • stop nonessential meds
  • increase fluids
  • any laxitive
33
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signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia

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  • fatigue and altered mental status
  • AKI
  • NV, anorexia, PUD
  • short QT, ventricular arrhythmia
34
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Risk factors for tumor lysis syndrome

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  • highly proliferative
  • malignancies
  • high treatment sensitivity
  • renal dysfunction
35
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management of spinal cord compression

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  • dexamethasone 10-100 mg bolus, 4-8 q6h
  • spinal radiation
  • surgery
  • chemo
  • pain management

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