Oncology Flashcards
1
Q
high risk features of ALL (5)
A
Age <1 and >10 yrs
initial WBC >50 x 10^9
CNS and testicular disease
Certain cytogenetic abnormalities ex. Philadelphia chromosome
Poor response to induction chemo
2
Q
electrolyte abnormalities in TLS
A
hyperkalemia
hyperphosphatemia
hypocalcemia
hyperuricemia
3
Q
Cancer with highest risk of TLS
A
Burkitts lymphoma (non-hodgkins lymphoma)
4
Q
what is the most common extra cranial solid tumor
A
neuroblastoma
5
Q
which hematologic condition is rasburicase contraindicated?
A
G6PD
6
Q
which 2 chemotherapies can cause anaphylaxis
A
etoposide
asparaginase
