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1
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What is CA 19-9 a tumour marker for

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Pancreatic cancer

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2
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What is CA 15-3 a tumour marker for

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Breast cancer

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3
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What tumour marker is useful for teratomas

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Alpha-feto protein

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4
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Which cancers is S-100 a tumour marker for

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Melanoma, schwannoma

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What is the screening programme for colorectal cancer

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FIT testing every 2 years between 60-74 years old, abnormal result will be offered colonoscopy

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6
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After positive FIT test, how many patients will have colorectal ca on colonoscopy

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10%

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7
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What are the risk factors for bladder cancer

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Smoking, aniline dyes/aromatic amines (rubber manufacturing), schistosomiasis, cyclophosphamide

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8
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Which blood group has increased risk of gastric cancer

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Blood group A

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9
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What does gastric adenocarcinoma show on biopsy

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Signet ring cells

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10
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What conditions are thymomas associated with

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MG, red cell aplasia, dermatomyositis, SLE, SIADH

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Which malignancy is most commonly associated with SVC obstruction

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Lung cancer (SCLC)

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12
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What is the immediate management of SVC obstruction

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IV dexamethasone and LMWH

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13
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What is the MOA of cyclophosphamide

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Alkylating agent - causes cross-linking in DNA

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14
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What are the side effects of cyclophosphamide

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Haemorrhagic cystitis, transitional cell carcinoma, myelosuppression

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What is the main side effect of doxorubicin

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Dilated cardiomyopathy

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16
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What is the MOA of 5-FU (fluorouracil)

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Pyramidine analogue - induces cell cycle arrest during S phase

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What is the MOA of vincristine

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Mitosis inhibitor (M stage of cell cycle)

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18
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What is the MOA of docetaxel

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Taxane - prevents microtubule dissasembly

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19
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What is the main side effect of vincristine

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Peripheral neuropathy

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20
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What is the MOA of cisplatin

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Causes cross-linking in DNA

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21
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What are the main side effects of cisplatin

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Ototoxicity, peripheral neuropathy, hypomagnesaemia

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What is the MOA of hydroxycarbamide

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Inhibits ribonucleotide reductase- decreasing DNA synthesis

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23
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What disorder is characterised by lethargy and clumsiness around 11-21 or 31-35 days after cranial radiotherapy

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Post cranial irradiation somnolesnce syndrome

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24
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Which condition occurs within 2 weeks of a BM transplant and shows centrilobular necrosis on liver biopsy

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Hepatic veno-occulsive disease (sinusoidal obstruction syndrome)

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25
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What is cetuximab

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EGFR antagonist - used in mCRC and head+neck ca

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26
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What is alemtuzumab

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Anti-CD52 - used in CLL

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27
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Which conditions is INF-alpha useful in

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HBV, HCV, kaposi’s sarcoma, metastatic renal cell cancer, PRV, CML, hairy cell leukaemia

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28
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What are the causes of gingival hyperplasia

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Phenytoin, cyclosporine, CCBs (nifedipine), AML

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29
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What is the most common malignancy in men aged 15-35 years old

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Testicular seminoma (germ cell tumour)

30
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What is the investigation of choice for testicular seminoma

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Scrotal USS - hypoechoic mass with areas of calcifications

31
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What is the most specific tumour marker for testicular seminomas

32
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What are poor prognostic factors for Ewing’s sarcoma

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Male, >12 years, raised LDH, anaemia

33
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What is the MOA of letrozole

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Aromatase inhibitor - reduces peripheral oestrogen synthesis

34
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What is the MOA of tamoxifen

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Selective oestrogen receptor antagonist

35
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What investigation should be performed when starting letrozole

36
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What is the MOA of anthracyclines (e.g. doxorubicin)

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Stabilises DNA-topoisomerase II complex - inhibits DNA and RNA synthesis

37
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What is the MOA of bleomycin

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Degrades preformed DNA

38
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What is the MOA of 6-mercaptopurine

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Decreases purine synthesis

39
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What is the MOA of cytarabine

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Pyramidine antagonist - interferes with DNA synthesis at the S-phase

40
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What is the MOA of docetaxel

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Prevents microtubule deploymerisation and disassembly

41
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What is the MOA of vincristine

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Inhibits formation of microtubules

42
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What is the MOA of irinotecan

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Inhibits topoisomerase I which prevents relaxation of supercoiled DNA

43
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Which cytotoxic drug can cause mucositis and dermatitis

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5-Fluorouracil

44
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Which antiemetic blocks the neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptor

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Aprepitant

45
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Which chemotherapy is associated with hypomagnesaemia

46
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What cancer is at increased risk with Aflatoxin exposure (produced by aspergillus)

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Liver - HCC

47
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What cancers are at increased risk of developing with nitrosamine exposure

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Oesophageal and gastric cancer

48
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Exposure to benzene is a risk factor for which cancer

49
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What is the strongest risk factor for cervical cancer

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Having multiple sexual partners which greatly increases the chance of being infected with HPV 16&18

50
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What is the mechanism of HPV causing cervical cancer

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HPV 16&18 produces oncoproteins which causes inhibition of tumour suppressor genes (p53 and RB)

51
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Which cancers does asbestos increase risk of

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Mesothelioma, bronchial carcinoma, laryngeal cancer, ovarian cancer

52
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What is 0 on the WHO performance scale

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Asymptomatic

53
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What is 3 on the WHO performance scale

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In bed >50% of the day (unable to care for self)

54
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What is the post op treatment of glioblastoma in fit patients

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Radiotherapy 60 Gy in 30 fractions with concomitant temozolomide, followed by up to 6 cycles of adjuvant temozolomide

55
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What risk factors are associated with ovarian cancer

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Early menarche, late menopause, nulliparity

56
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How does Cowden syndrome present

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Facial papules, acral keratoses, FHx of endometrial and RCC

Mutation in PTEN gene

Breast ca is most common malignancy

57
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Which gene is commonly the first hit in adenoma-to-carcinoma sequence of the bowel

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Somatic APC mutation

58
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What is the most common side effect of rituximab

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Flu-like symptoms - temperature, chills, aches

59
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What is the treatment of adrenal corctical adenocarcinoma

60
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Which gene mutation is responsible for familiar clusters of malignant melanoma and breast cancer

61
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What should be done if doxorubicin or danorubicin infusions extravasate

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Consult with a plastic surgeon

62
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What is the treatment of severe colitis secondary to immunotherapy-related colitis

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IV methylprednisolone + urgent oncology and gastro review

63
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What is checked prior to chemo to identify patients high risk for tumour lysis syndrome

64
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What is first line adjuvant chemo for ovarian cancer

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Paclitaxel and carboplatin

65
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Which inherited condition causes multiple hamartomatous polyps and thyroid dysfunction

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Cowden syndrome

66
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What is the conversion of oral codeine to oral morphine

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Divide by 10

67
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What is the conversion of oral morphine to oral oxycodone

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Divide by 1.5-2

68
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What is the conversion of oral morphine to SC morphine

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Divide by 2

69
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What is the conversion of oral morphine to SC diamorphine

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Divide by 3

70
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What is the oral opiate of choice in significant renal impairment

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Buprenorphine

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