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1
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What do the letters in TNM staging stand for?

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T - tumor size and extent
N - spread of cancer to lymph nodes
M - metastasis

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What are the CAUTION warning signs for cancer?

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C - Change in bowel/bladder habits
A - A sore that does not heal
U - Unusual bleeding/discharge
T - Thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere
I - Indigestion or difficulty swallowing
O - Obvious change in wart/mole
N - Nagging cough or hoarseness

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What drug is recommended for prevention of colorectal cancer?

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Low dose ASA

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What is the maximum lifetime dose for bleomycin?

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400 units

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What is the maximum lifetime dose for doxorubicin?

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450-550 mg/m2

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What is the maximum cycle dose for cisplatin?

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Not to exceed 100 mg/m2 per cycle

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What is the maximum single dose for vincristine?

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2 mg

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What is the major toxicity of bleomycin?

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Pulmonary toxicity

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9
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What is the major toxicity of doxorubicin?

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Cardiotoxicity

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10
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What is the major toxicity of cisplatin?

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Nephrotoxicity

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11
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What is the major toxicity of vincristine?

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Neuropathy

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12
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Which chemo agents do not cause myelosuppression?
Hint - 5

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Asparaginase
Bleomycin
Vincristine
MABs
TKIs

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13
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Which chemo agents cause severe N/V
Hint - 5

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Cisplatin
Cyclophosphamide
Ifosfamide
Doxorubicin
Epirubicin

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14
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Which chemo agents cause mucositis?
Hint - 5

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Methotrexate
Fluorouracil
Capecitabine
Irinotecan
TKIs

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Which chemo agents cause diarrhea?
Hint - 5

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Irinotecan
Methotrexate
Fluorouracil
Capecitabine
TKIs

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16
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Which chemo agents cause constipation?
Hint - 3

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Vincristine
Thalidomide
Pomalidomide

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17
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Which chemo agents cause cardiomyopathy?
Hint - 3

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Anthracyclines
HER2 inhibitors
Fluorouracil

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Which chemo agents cause QT prolongation?
Hint - 3

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Arsenic trioxide
TKIs
Leuprolide

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What drug can be given alongside an anthracycline to prevent toxicity?

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Dexrazoxane

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Which chemo agents cause pulmonary fibrosis?
Hint - 4

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Bleomycin
Busulfan
Carmustine
Lomustine

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21
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Which chemo agents cause pneumonitis?
Hint- 2

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Methotrexate (long term use)
MABs targeting CLTA-4 or PD-1

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Which chemo agents cause hepatotoxicity?
Hint - 5

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Antiandrogens (bicalutamide)
Folate antimetabolites (methotrexate)
Pyrimidine analogs (cytarabine)
TKIs
Some MABs

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Which chemo agents cause nephrotoxicity?
Hint - 5

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Cisplatin
Methotrexate (high doses)
Pemetrexed
Pralatrexate
Some MABs

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24
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What drug can be given with cisplatin to reduce toxicity?

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Amifostine

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25
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Which chemo agents cause hemorrhagic cystitis?
Hint - 2

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Ifosfamide
Cyclophosphamide (high doses)

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26
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What drug can be given with isosfamide/cyclophosphamide to reduce toxicity?

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Mesna (Mesnex)

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27
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Which chemo agents cause neuropathy?
Hint - 7

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Vinca alkaloids
Platinums
Taxanes
Proteasome inhibitors (-zomibs)
Thalidomide
Cytarabine
Brentuximab

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28
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What type of neuropathy occurs with oxaplatin?

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Cold-mediated sensory neuropathy
Counsel pts to avoid cold temps/beverages

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29
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Which chemo agents have an increased risk of thromboembolic/clotting events?
Hint - 3

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Aromatase inhibitors (anastrozole)
SERMs (tamoxifen)
Immunomodulators (-lidomides)

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30
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What drug(s) are given with fluorouracil to enhance efficacy?

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Leucovorin or levoleucovorin

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31
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What drug is an antidote to fluorouracil and capecitabine?

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Uridine triacetate
To be used within 96 hrs of OD/toxicity

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32
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What drug can be used to prevent/treat acute diarrhea associated with irinotecan?

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Atropine

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What drug can be used to treat delayed diarrhea associated with irinotecan?

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Loperamide

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34
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What drug can be given prophylactically with high dose methotrexate to decrease myelosuppression and mucositis?

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Leucovorin or levoleucovorin

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35
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What drug is an antidote to methotrexate?

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Glucarpidase

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36
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What drugs can be used to treat neutropenia?

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Colony-stimulating factors
(Filgrastim and Pegfilgrastim)
Given prophylactically after chemotherapy

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37
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What is the lowest point that WBCs and platelets reach called?

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Nadir

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38
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How long does it take for WBCs/platelets to recover post treatment?

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3-4 weeks
Must wait for cells to recover before giving next round of treatment

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39
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When does the nadir occur for platelets/WBCs?

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~7-14 days post treatment

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What are the cell counts for neutropenia?

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Neutropenia: ANC <1,000
Severe neutropenia: ANC <500
Profound neutropenia: ANC <100

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Key points for CSFs

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Main SE: Bone pain
Filgrastim = qd
Pegfilgrastim = once per cycle, at least 12 days before next cycle
Must store in fridge
Administered 24-96 hrs after chemo
Must monitor for enlarged spleen and resp distress syndrome

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42
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Febrile neutropenia diagnosis criteria

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Temp >38.3 C x1 reading OR >38.0 C sustained for 1 hr
PLUS
ANC <500 (or expected to be <500 within next 48 hrs)

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43
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What bug must be covered when empirically treating febrile neutropenia?

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Pseudomonas

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44
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When is it acceptable to use an ESA for anemia in a cancer pt?

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Only if it is being used with palliative intent and Hgb <10
ESAs can increase tumor progression and should not be used with curative intent

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45
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When is platelet infusion indicated?

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Plts <10,000 (<30,000 w/ active bleed)

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46
Q

What antiemetics are used for acute CINV?
(<24 hrs after chemo)

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5HT-3 RAs (1st line, can add on others)
NK1 RAs
Dexamethasone
Olanzapine

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47
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What antiemetics are used for delayed CINV?
(>24 hrs after chemo)

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NK1-RAs + steroids + 5HT RA + olanzapine

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48
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What antiemetics are used for anticipatory CINV?

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BZD (given evening prior to chemo)

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49
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How many agents should be used for each class of emetic risk?

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High risk: 3-4 agents (NK1-RAs + dexamethasone + 5HT RA + olanzapine)
Mod risk: 2-3 agents (NK1-RAs + steroids + 5HT RA)
Low risk: 1 agent (any but NK1-RAs)

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50
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When are antiemetics given in relation to chemo infusion time?

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Given at least 30 minutes before chemo

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51
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What should acute dystonic rxns be treated with?

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Anticholinergics (ex. benztropine, benadryl)

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52
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Examples of 5HT3-RAs

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-setrons

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53
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Examples of dopamine antagonists

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Prochlorperazine
Promethazine
Metoclopramide
Olanzapine
Droperidol

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54
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Examples of NK1-RAs

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Aprepitant
Fosaprepitant

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55
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What enzyme are aprepitant/fosaprepitant metabolized via?

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CYP3A4
May need to reduce dexamethasone dose due to interaction

56
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Key points for 5HT3-RAs (-setrons)

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CI with apomorphine
Prolongs QT
Risk of serotonin syndrome
SE: HA, constipation
Minimal sedation

57
Q

Key points for dopamine receptor antagonists

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Only give promethazine IM
Metoclopramide: Can cause irreversible tardive dyskinesia; needs dose adjustment if CrCl <40
Avoid in parkinsons disease
Droperidol: can prolong QT
SE: Acute EPS, sedation, decreased seizure threshold

58
Q

SE of cannabinoids (dronabinol, nabilone)

A

Somnolence
Euphoria
Increased appetite

59
Q

What is the max daily dose for loperamide?

60
Q

What is hand-foot syndrome?

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Occurs when small amounts of chemo drug leaks out of capillaries and into palms or hands and soles of feet causing tenderness, pain, inflammation, and skin peeling

61
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What chemo agents can cause hand-foot syndrome?

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Capecitabine
Fluorouracil
Cytarabine
Liposomal doxorubicin
Sorafenib/sunitinib

62
Q

What electrolyte abnormalities are associated with tumor lysis syndrome?

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Hyperkalemia
Hyperphosphatemia
Hypocalcemia
Hyperuricemia

63
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What agent is 1st line for severe cancer-related hypercalcemia?

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IV bisphosphonates +/- calcitonin
Can also use denosumab (different dose than prolia)

64
Q

What premedications must be given with a MAB?

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APAP 650 mg PO
Diphenhydramine IV or PO

65
Q

What 2 chemo agents are major vesicants?

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Anthracyclines
Vinca alkaloids

66
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What is the antidote for vinca alkaloids and etoposide in the event of extravasation?

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Hyaluronidase + warm compress
for all other drugs, use cold compress

67
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What chemo agent cannot be given intrathecally?

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Vincristine (fatal)

68
Q

Complete response

A

Treatment has destroyed all known tumors

69
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Partial response

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Treatment eliminated at least 30% of the tumor

70
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Neoadjuvant therapy

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Treatment given before surgery to reduce the size of a tumor

71
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Adjuvant therapy

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Treatment given after surgery to eradicate residual disease

72
Q

3 types of lung cancer

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1) Non-small cell (most common)
2) Small cell
3) Carcinoid

73
Q

Most common cause of lung cancer

74
Q

Risk factors for skin cancer

A

UV exposure
Light skin/hair/eyes
Immunosuppressant therapy
Hx of skin cancer

75
Q

3 types of skin cancer

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1) Basal cell
2) Squamous cell
3) Melanoma (rare, but deadly)

76
Q

What are the ABCDEs of skin cancer?

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A - Asymmetry
B - Borders that are irregular/notched
C - Color is not same all over
D - Diameter >6 mm
E - Evolving

77
Q

Klinefelter syndrome

A

Males with XXY chromosomes

78
Q

Treatment duration for hormone sensitive (ER+/PR+) breast cancer

A

5-10 years

79
Q

1st line treatment for premenopausal females w/ hormone sensitive breast cancer

A

SERM (tamoxifen)

80
Q

Aromatase inhibitor MOA

A

Blocks the conversion of androgens to estrogen; only effective in post-menopausal pts

81
Q

Which medication is a SERM indicated only for breast cancer prophylaxis?

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Raloxifene
Increases bone density and is also used for osteoporosis treatment/prevention

82
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Examples of SERMs

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Tamoxifen
Raloxifene
Toremifene

83
Q

Which drug is a SERD (selective estrogen receptor degrader)?

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Fulvestrant

84
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SERM key points

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Warnings: increased risk of uterine/endometrial cancer and thrombotic events
Tamoxifen CI w/ warfarin
SE: hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal bleeding/spotting/discharge/dryness, decreased libido
Venlafaxine preferred drug for SE treatment
Tamoxifen: teratogenic, can decrease bone density - needs vit D/Ca supplementation

85
Q

Tamoxifen is a prodrug metabolized via what enzyme?

86
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SERD SE

A

Increased LFTs
Injection site rxns
Hot flashes

87
Q

Examples of aromatase inhibitors

A

Anastrozole (arimidex)
Letrozole (Femara)
Exemestane (Aromasin)

88
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Aromatase inhibitor key points

A

Higher risk of osteoporosis and CVD vs SERMS
CI w/ pregnancy
SE: Hot flashes, night sweats, arthralgias, myalgias

89
Q

Examples of cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK4/6) inhibitors

A

Palbociclib (Ibrance)
Abemaciclib (Verzenio)
Ribociclib (Kisquali)

90
Q

HER2 inhibitor for breast cancer

A

Trastuzumab

91
Q

2 options for androgen deprivation therapy

A

GnRH antagonist
or
GNRH agonist + antiandrogen

92
Q

Examples of GnRH agonists

A

Leuprolide
Goserelin
Histrelin
Triptorelin

93
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GnRH agonist key points

A

Decrease testosterone via negative feedback mechanism
Can decrease bone density - supplement w/ vit D and Ca
Will cause tumor flare at therapy initiation so must be paired with an antiandrogen
SE: hot flashes, impotence, gynecomastia, bone pain, QTc prolongation, difficulty urinating
CI w/ pregnancy/breastfeeding

94
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Examples of GnRH antagonists

A

Degarelix (Firmagon)
Relugolix (Orgovyx)

95
Q

GnRH antagonist key points

A

Directly block GnRH receptors
Osteoporosis risk
No tumor flare, can be used as monotherapy

96
Q

Examples of 1st gen antiandrogens

A

Bicalutamide
Flutamide
Nilutamide

97
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Antiandrogen key points

A

Competitively inhibit testosterone from binding to prostate cancer cells
Disulfiram rxns w/ nilutamide
QTc prolongation w/ apalutamide
SE: hot flashes, gynecomastia

98
Q

Examples of 2nd gen antiandrogens

A

Apalutamide
Darolutamide
Enzalutamide

99
Q

Androgen biosynthesis inhibitor

A

Abiraterone
Interferes w/ CYP17 to decrease testosterone production

100
Q

What weight is used in the BSA calculation?

A

Actual body weight

101
Q

Examples of alkylating agents (chemo)

A

Cyclophosphamide
Isosfamide
Carmustine
Dacarbazine
Busulfan
Melphan

102
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Examples of platinum-based agents (chemo)

A

Cisplatin
Carboplatin
Oxaplatin

103
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Examples of anthracyclines (chemo)

A

Doxorubicin
Daunorubicin
Epirubicin
Mitoxantrone (anthracenedione)

104
Q

Mitoxantrone will discolor body fluids what color?

105
Q

Doxorubicin will discolor body fluids what color?

106
Q

Examples of topoisomerase I inhibitors (chemo)

A

Irinotecan
Topotecan

107
Q

Examples of topoisomerase II inhibitors (chemo)

A

Etoposide
Bleomycin

108
Q

Storage/admin points for etoposide

A

IV must be given in non-PVC bag/tubing
Capsules must be stored in fridge

109
Q

Examples of vinca alkaloids

A

Vincristine - more CNS tox
Vinblastine - more bone tox
Vinblastine - more bone tox

B for Bone, C for CNS

110
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Examples of taxanes

A

Paclitaxel
Docetaxel
Cabazitaxel

111
Q

Key points for taxanes

A

High risk of severe/fatal hypersensitivity rxns
Must premedicate prior to infusion (usually with steroids + benadryl)
Must be in non-PVC bag
Requires 0.22 micron filter

112
Q

Examples of pyrimidine analogues

A

Fluorouracil
Capecitabine (FU prodrug)
Cytarabine
Gemcitabine

113
Q

Examples of folate antimetabolites

A

Methotrexate
Pemetrexed
Pralatrexate

114
Q

What should be given with methotrexate to decrease risk of nephrotoxicity?

A

Hydration + bicarb (alkalinizes the urine)

115
Q

What meds should not be given with methotrexate?

A

NSAIDs, salicylates, probenecid
Anything that decreases renal clearance

116
Q

What is a main risk/SE of bortezomib?

A

Herpes reactivation
Can be prevented w/ acyclovir/valacyclovir
Also peripheral neuropathy

117
Q

Which MABs target vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGF)?

A

Bevacizumab
Ramucirumab

“ci” = circulatory/vascular

118
Q

Which MABs target epidermal growth factor receptors (EGFR)?

A

Cetuximab
Panitumumab

119
Q

Which MABs target human epidermal growth factor 2 (HER2)?

A

Trastuzumab
Pertuzumab

“tuz” = 2

120
Q

Which MABs target CD antigens?

A

Rituximab
Brentuzimab

121
Q

Which MABs target the immune system (PD-1, PDL-1, CTLA-4)?

A

Ipilimumab
Pembrolizumab

122
Q

What are VEGF inhibitors used to treat?

A

Colon cancer, NSCLC

123
Q

What are EGFR inhibitors used to treat?

A

Colon cancer

124
Q

What are HER2 inhibitors used to treat?

A

Breast cancer

125
Q

What are CD inhibitors used to treat?

A

Hematologic cancers (lymphoma, myeloma)

126
Q

What are immune inhibitors used to treat?

A

NSCLC, melanoma

127
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Key points for VEGF inhibitors

A

Impairs wound healing, cannot be used for 28 days before/after surgery
Warnings for severe bleeding, GI perforation

128
Q

Key points for HER2 inhibitors

A

Must be HER2+ to use
Monitor LVEF at baseline and during treatment

129
Q

Key points for EGFR inhibitors

A

Must use 0.22 filter
Must be EGFR+, KRAS- to use
SE: Acneiform rash - occurs during 1st 2 weeks, predictor of better response to drug; can treat with topical steroids/abx

130
Q

Key points for CD inhibitors

A

Must premedicate with APAP, benadryl, and steroid
Must be CD20+ for rituxumab
Warning for hepB reactivation - must check for hepB prior to initiating

131
Q

Examples of BCR-ABL inhibitors

A

Imatinib
Dasatinib
Nilotinib

132
Q

Key points for BCR-ABL inhibitors

A

Must be BCR-ABL+ to use
SE: fluid retention, QT prolongation
Used in chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)

133
Q

Examples of BRAF inhibitors

A

Vemurafenib
Dabrafenib

134
Q

Key points for BRAF inhibitors

A

Must be V600E or V600K + to use
Warnings for new malignancies and QT prolongation
Used in melanoma

135
Q

Which drugs must be taken with food?
Hint - 4

A

Imatinib
Capecitabine
Thalidomide
Exemestane

136
Q

Which drugs must be taken on empty stomach?
Hint - 5

A

Nilotinib
Erlotinib
Pomalidomide
Abiraterone
Temozolomide

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