Oncology Flashcards
Oncogene
“Gas Pedal”
Tumor Suppressor Gene
“Brakes”
Antimetabolites
Block DNA
replication
Topoisomerase Inhibitors
Prevent DNA uncoiling
Alkylating Agents
Interfere with
DNA base pairing
Breast CA Classes
CDK 4/6, HER2, PARP
Melanoma Classes
BRAF, MEK
Can bill under Part B
TMZ and Cape.
Everolimus MOA
mTOR Inh.
Alpelisib (Piqray) MOA
PI3K Inh. PLUS Fulvestrant
CDK 4/6 Inhibitors
Palbociclib (Ibrance), Ribo-. (Kisqali), Abema-. (Verzenio)
Capecitabine Keypoints
BBW: Bleeding risk w/ coumadin, D 1-14 of 21D cycle
Everolimus Keypoints
ATC plus Exemestane, HTN, BBW: Immunosuppresion, dexameth. for stomatitis, watch angioedema
Piqray Keypoints
ATC plus Fulvestrant, CF, Hyper glycemia
Ibrance/Kisqali Keypoints
Add AI or fulvestrant, x21d, monitor ANC (myelosuppression), No grapefruit