Oncology Flashcards
1
Q
Doxorubicin side effects (4)
A
= cardiac toxicity, caecal ulceration, myelosuppression, thrombocytopaenia
2
Q
Management of bony metastatic pain
A
Bisphosphonates
Radiotherapy
Denosumab is an option (3rd line treatment)
3
Q
Staging of myeloma - what biochemical markers do you need?
A
B2 microglobulin
Albumin
4
Q
Capecitabine
- what can result in more severe side effects?
A
DPD deficiency
5
Q
Side effect of trastuzumab
A
Cardiotoxic
- especially in conjunction with anthracyclines
