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place in therapy for ESAs used to treat chemo-induced anemia? why?

A

for chemo-induced anemia in setting non-myeloid malignancies (obvious why)

for chemo-induced anemia d/t non-curative regimens b/c they are known to shorten patient survival times and increase tumor progression and recurrence

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management of neuropathy d/t oxaliplatin

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avoid cold temperatures in every sense

drugs

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most important drugs regarding hemorrhagic cystitis

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ifosfamide at all doses

cyclophosphamide at doses >1g/m2

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definition of profound neutropenia

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ANC < 100

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NCCN percentage-chance of FN cutoff warranting G-CSF

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20%

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how is pegfilgrastim used in FN/myelosuppresion?

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it is given one time 24hrs after chemo-cycle is started

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antiemetic regimens for low-risk?

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1 drug regimens that don’t include NK1-RA

5HT3-RAs

dex

prochlorperazine

metoclopramide

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NK1-RAs brand/generic?

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aprepitant (Emend)
fosaprepitant (Emend)
- specific IV formulation
netupitant
-only as component of Akynzeo
rolapitant (Varubi)
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what is Akynzeo?

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netupitant + palonosetron

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cannabinoids used for CINV?

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dronabinol (Marinol, Syndros)

nabilone (Cesamet)

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boxed warning for prochloperazine

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mortality in elderly w/ dementia-related psychosis

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percentage associated with low emetic-risk chemo regimens?

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10% or less

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Cancer screening recommendations in women:

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Once 21 yo: pap smear q3yr

Once 30 yo: pap smear + HPV test q5yr

Once 45 yo: mammograms yearly, AND [fecal occult blood test yearly OR stool DNA test q3yr], AND [colonoscopy q10yr OR sigmoidoscopy q5yr]

Once 55 yo: CT of chest yearly IF smoking Hx

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what is hypercalcemia of malignancy?

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hypercalcemia, for whatever reason causes intravascular depletion and leads to dehydration, renal failure, mental status changes, N/V, and fatigue.

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management of radiation-induced xerostomia

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artificial saliva substitutes

pilocarpine (Salagen)

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IDSA definition of FN?

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a single oral temp > 38.3/101 and an ANC < 500
or
oral temp > 38/100.4 sustained for 1hr and an ANC that is expected to decrease to < 500 w/in 48 hours

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most important drugs regarding thromboembolic risk

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Aromatase inhibitors

SERMs

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GM-CSF used for stem cell transplantation

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sargramostin (Leukine)

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most important drugs regarding mucositis

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fluorouracil
capecitabine
irinotecan
methotrexate
TKIs (nib's)
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most important drugs regarding constipation

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vincristine

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management of neuropathy d/t vincristine

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maximum dose

drugs

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brand name of tbo-filgrastim

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Granix

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patient should report signs of what while on CSFs? how will they know?

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splenomegaly

left upper abdomen pain

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what are the main SEs of dex?

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fluid retention

insomnia

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25
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when should vaccinations be given in relation to chemotherapy?

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2 week prior

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ESAs for chemo-induced anemia?

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epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit)
darbepoetin (Aranesp)
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percentage associated with moderate emetic-risk chemo regimens?

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30-90%

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pegfilgrastim

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Neulasta

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what is Zinecard and what is it used for?

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dexrazoxane

used to prevent cardiomyopathy d/t doxorubicin

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most important drugs regarding N/V

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cisplatin
cyclophosphamide
ifosfamide

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how are filgrastim (Neupogen, Zarxio) and tbo-filgrastim (Granix) used in FN/myelosuppresion?

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they are started 24-72hrs after starting chemo-cycle and used daily until ANC nadir is >2-3k

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boxed warning for promethazine

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not for children < 2

not for intra-arterial or SQ and severe tissue necrosis if extravasation from IV; deep IM preferred

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maximum dose of cisplatin and reason why

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up to 100mg/m2 per cycle b/c of nephrotoxicity

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34
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how to calculate ANC

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ANC =

WBC
*
%neutrophils + %bands

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consideration regarding anti-emetic regimens including an NK1-RA and dexamethasone?

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the dex dose should be lower compared to the other regimens b/c NK1-RAs are 3A4 inhibitors

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dopamine agonists brand/generic? (for CINV)

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prochlorperazine (Compazine)
Promethazine (Phenergan)
metoclopramide (Reglan)
olanzapine (Zyprexa)

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management of hand-foot syndrome?

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cold compresses
- warm with vinca alkaloids and etoposide
emollients
steroids
analgesics
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management of febrile-neutropenia (FN)

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empiric antibiotics

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management of pulmonary toxicities

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symptom management, then stop therapy if necessary

corticosteroids for some immunotherapy agents

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what is Aloxi?

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palonosetron

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management of QT prolongation

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control K, Mg, and Ca

hold therapy if QTc > 500msec

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what is Xgeva

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its denosumab used for hypercalcemia of malignancy.

It’s different from Prolia in that it is used on days 1, 8, and 15, and then monthly.

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maximum dose of vincristine and reason why

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up to 2mg per dose b/c of neuropathy

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what is Anzemet?

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dolasetron

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IDSA definition of low-risk FN?

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expected ANC <500 for 7 days or less
and
no significant comorbidities

46
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boxed warning for metoclopramide

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irreversible tardive dyskinesia

47
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hydration fluids for nephrotoxicity and hemorrhagic cystitis

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mannitol

hypertonic saline

48
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what is Zometa?

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its zoledronic acid used for hypercalcemia of malignancy.

It’s different from Reclast in that is it used once and then again in 7-days as needed.

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management of chemo-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV)?

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NK1-RAs
5HT3-RAs
dexamethasone
metoclopramide
prochlorperazine

IV/PO fluid hydration

50
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what are leucovorin and Fusilev and what are they used for?

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fibrinic acid and levoleucovorin

used as a cofactor for fluorouracil and given after MTX in patients with acute renal failure, or after HD-MTX, to decrease myelosuppression and mucositis

51
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management of nephrotoxicity d/t any drug

52
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what is Emend?

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could be aprepitant for fosaprepitant (which is only IV)

53
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most important drugs regarding hand-foot syndrome?

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fluorouracil
capecitabine
cytarabine
liposomal dosorubicin

54
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empiric ABXs for high-risk FN?

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IV:
cefepime
ceftazidime
meropenem
imipenem-cilastin
pip-tazo
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most important drugs regarding pulmonary toxicity

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Pulmonary fibrosis:
- belomycin and 3 specific alkylators: busulfan, carmustine, lomustine (think chemo man bleomycin lungs)

Pneumonitis:

  • Methotrexate
  • Immune therapy MABs
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meds for oral complications of chemo?

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Mucosal Barrier Gel Spray

lidocaine 2% topical solution for mouth/throat

57
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management of delayed CINV?

A

NK1-RA
corticosteroids
palonosetron (specifically)

58
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management of neuropathy d/t any drug

59
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how is sargramostin (Leukine) used in stem cell transplantation?

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it is given daily until post-nadir recovery

60
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maximum dose of bleomycin and reason why

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400 units in lifetime b/c of pulmonary toxicity

61
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management of neuropathy d/t bortezomib

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Stick to SQ over IV

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5HT3-RAs brand/generic?

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ondansetron (Zofran, Zuplenz flm)
granisetron (Sancuso)
dolasetron (Anzemet)
palonosetron (Aloxi)
- also component of Akynzeo
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G-CSFs used for FN

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filgrastim (Neupogen, Zarxio)
tbo-filgrastim (Granix)
pegfilgrastim (Neulasta)

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subtypes of CINV?

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acute
- w/in 24hrs of admin

delayed
- 1-7d after admin

anticipatory
- before admin

65
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MOA of 5HT3-RAs?

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block seratonin:

  • peripherally
  • at vagal nerve terminals
  • in CNS chemoreceptor trigger zone
66
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management of chemo-induced diarrhea

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IV/PO fluid hydration
loperamide
diphenoxylate + atropine

for irinotecan specifically:
atropine

67
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management of chemo-induced constipation

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stimulant laxatives

PEG

68
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management of anticipatory CINV?

69
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most important drugs regarding cardiotoxicity

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Cardiomyopathy:
- Anthracyclines

QT Prolongation:

  • arenicic trioxide
  • TKIs (nib’s)
70
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what is Voraxaze and what is it used for?

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glucarpidase

given after MTX as antidote to rapidly lower levels: in patients with acute renal failure, or after HD-MTX where levels aren’t dropping despite adequate hydration, in order to decrease myelosuppression and mucositis

71
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percentage associated with high emetic-risk chemo regimens?

72
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maximum dose of doxorubicin and reason why

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450-550mg/m2 in lifetime b/c of cardiomyopathy

73
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antiemetic regimens for moderate-risk?

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2 or 3 drug regimens +/- adjuncts

Pretty much same as high-risk

The 2 drug regimen is:
5HT3-RA + dex

You can’t add in olazapine to 3-drug regimen though.

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brand names of filgrastim

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Neupogen

Zarxio

75
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side effects of cannabinoids?

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somnolence
euphoria
increased appetite

76
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what is Varubi?

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rolapitant

77
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storage consideration for CSFs?

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store in refrigerator

protect from light

78
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most important drugs regarding hepatotoxicity

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Antiandrogens:

bicalutamide
flutamide
nilutamide

79
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management of hepatotoxicity d/t PD-1 immunotherapy agents

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symptom management, then stop therapy if necessary

corticosteroids

80
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management of hypercalcemia of malignancy?

A

hydration + loop diuretics
calcitonin (Miacalcin)
zoledronic acid (Zometa)
denosumab (Xgeva)

81
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management of chemo-induced mucositis

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mucosal coating agents

topical local anesthetics

82
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MOA of NK1-RAs

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inhibit substance P and neurokinin 1 receptors, which apparently augment 5HT3-RAs and dex to be able to treat both acute and delayed phase emesis.

83
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what is Totect and what is it used for?

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dexrazoxane

used to treat extravasation d/t doxorubicin

84
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what are the main side effects of GM-CSFs?

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bone pain, fever, arthralgias, myalgias, and rash

85
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antiemetic regimens for high-risk?

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3 (or 4) drug regimens +/- adjuncts

NK1-RA + 5HT3-RA + dex (+/- olanzapine)

Akynzeo + dex

olanzapine + palono + dex

Also: can use lorazepam PRN, H2RAs, or PPIs.

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management of acute CINV?

87
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what bacteria are you most concerned with in regards to sepsis in setting of FN?

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gram negative bacteria, most importantly: P. aeruginosa

88
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when are 5HT3-RAs given in relation to chemo? what is the exception?

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on day 1

exception: granisetron patches (Sancuso) are placed 1 day prior to chemo.

89
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most important drugs regarding myelosuppresion

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almost everything EXCEPT:
asparaginase
bleomycin
and vincristine

90
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management of hemorrhagic cystitis d/t ifosfamide/cyclophosphamide (HD)

A

mesna (Mesnex)

hydration

91
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what is the main side effect of G-CSFs?

92
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most important drugs regarding neuropathy

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Vinca alkaloids

Platinum agents

Taxanes

93
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most important drugs regarding diarrhea

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fluorouracil
capecitabine
irinotecan

94
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lab-based requirements for ESA-therapy?

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Hgb less than 10

normal ferritin, transferrin saturation (TSAT), and total iron-binding capacity (TIBC)

95
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what is Sancuso?

A

granisetron patches

96
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management of cardiomyopathy

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dose-limits

97
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management of hepatotoxicity d/t antiandrogens

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symptom management, then stop therapy if necessary

98
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Cancer screening recommendations in men:

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Once 45 yo: [fecal occult blood test yearly OR stool DNA test q3yr], AND [colonoscopy q10yr OR sigmoidoscopy q5yr]

Once 50 yo: if patient opts to be treated: PSA +/- DRE

Once 55 yo: CT of chest yearly IF smoking Hx

99
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definition of severe neutropenia

100
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management of nephrotoxicity d/t cisplatin

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maximum dose
amifostine (Ethyol)
hydration

101
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IDSA definition of high-risk FN?

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expected ANC of 100 or less for more than 7 days
or
significant comorbidities

102
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what is Zuplenz film?

A

ondansetron

103
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definition of neutropenia

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ANC < 1000

104
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MOA of dopamine agonists with regards to N/V?

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they block dopamine receptors in the CNS chemoreceptor trigger zone.

105
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empiric ABXs for low-risk FN?

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Oral:
cipro + augmentin
cipro + clindamycin
cipro
levo
106
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most important drugs regarding nephrotoxicity

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Platinum agents, Cisplatin most importantly, and MTX.

Hemorragic cystitis is apparently considered a separate complication.

107
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antiemetics for breakthrough CINV?

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5HT3-RAs
dopamine receptor agonists
cannabinoids (2nd line)

108
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MOA of cannabinoids with regards to N/V?

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activate cannabinoid receptors w/in CNS and/or inhibit vomiting control mechanism in medulla oblongata

109
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what is hyaluronidase used for?

A

extravasation of vinca alkaloids

110
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management of neutropenia, anemia, and thrombocytopenia d/t myelosuppression

A

G-CSFs

ESAs

Platelet transfusions

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