Oncology Flashcards
1
Q
Most common cause of non-traumatic tamponade
A
Malignancy
2
Q
Upper extremity DVT caused by compression of the SVC with abnormality of the thoracic outlet
A
Paget-Schroetter Syndrome
3
Q
Diagnosis of carcinoid syndrome
A
24hr urine for 5-HIAA levels
4
Q
Signs/symptoms of carcinoid syndrome
A
Flushing, diarrhea, abdominal cramps
5
Q
Electrolyte abnormalities in tumor lysis syndrome
Treatment?
A
Hyperkalemia
Hyperphosohatemia
Hyperuricemia
Hypocalcemia
Treatment is fluids
