Oncology💛 Flashcards
1
Q
Preferred treatment for tumour lysis syndrome?
A
IV rasburicase
2
Q
What does Rasburicase do for tumour lysis syndrome?
A
Reduces uric acid levels - preventing AKI
3
Q
What should you monitor after starting dexamethasone?
A
Blood glucose
4
Q
Rasburicase MOA
A
Converts uric acid to a more soluble compound (allantoin)
5
Q
Management of neutropenic sepsis
A
IV pip-taz
6
Q
Metabolic disturbances in tumour lysis syndrome
A
Hyperkalaemia
Hyperphosphataemia
Hyperuricaemia
Hypocalcaemia
7
Q
Prophylactic agent for tumour lysis?
A
Allopurinol
8
Q
1st line treatment for Neoplastic spinal cord compression?
A
Oral dexamethasone
9
Q
Imaging contraindicated in patients with pacemakers?
A
MRI
10
Q
Treatment for neutropenic sepsis if there’s a penicillin allergy?
A
IV meropenem
