Oncology Flashcards
1
Q
What treatment should be initiated in a cancer patient with new seizures and cerebral metastases?
A
Dex + PPI
Anti-epileptic medications
2
Q
What is the treatment of choice for neutropaenic sepsis?
A
Piperacillin/tazobactam (note: not in penicillin allergy)
3
Q
What is the investigation of choice for suspected MSCC?
A
Whole spine MRI
4
Q
Hypercalcaemia in a patient with advanced malignancy raises suspicion of…
A
Skeletal metastases
5
Q
How should hypercalcaemia be managed?
A
IV Fluids & Zolendronic Acid
6
Q
How is SVCO treated?
A
Dex + PPI
Consider thrombolysis if thrombus
Oncology may consider stenting, chemo or radiotherapy
7
Q
What is the main side effect of Bleomycin?
A
Pulmonary fibrosis
8
Q
What is the main side effect of Doxorubicin?
A
Cardiomyopathy
