Oncology Flashcards
What is the most common tumour causing bone metastases?
Prostate
What is the most common site for bone metastases?
Spine
What is a specific carcinogen for hepatocelllular carcinoma?
Aflatoxin ( produced by aspergillus)
How does cyclophosphamide work?
Causes cross-linking of DNA
What is the mechanism of action of methotrexate?
Inhibits dihydrofolate reductase and thymidylate synthesis
What are adverse effects of methotrexate?
Myelosuppression, mucositis, liver fibrosis, lung fibrosis
Which type of lung cancer is typically peripheral?
Adenocarcinoma
What is the most common type of lung cancer in non-smokers?
Adenocarcinoma
How is agitation managed in palliative care?
Haloperidol
How are hiccups managed in palliative care?
Chlorpromazine
How do you convert oral codeine to oral morphine?
Divide by 10
How do you convert oral tramadol to oral morphine?
Divide by 10
How do you convert oral morphine to oral oxycodone?
Divide by 1.5
How do you convert oral morphine to subcut diamorphine?
Divide by 2
How do you convert oral morphine to subcut diamorphine?
Divide by 3