Oncology and Palliative Care Flashcards

1
Q

ondansetron act on what receptor

A

serotonin

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2
Q

ondansetron side effects

A

constipation
prolong QT - arrhythmia
headache, dizzy

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3
Q

CA125 marker for what cancer?

A

ovarian CA

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4
Q

CEA marker for what

A

GI, ovary, medullary thyroid CA

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5
Q

LDH marker for?

A

dysgerminoma

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6
Q

inhibin is secreted from what tumor?

A

granulosa cell tumour

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7
Q

Mirtazepine is what?

A

antidepressant

stimulate appetite

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8
Q

red flags for back pain

A
thoracic pain
new onset 
weight loss
CA hx
new neurological signs
bowel or bladder incontinence
night pain 
iv drug abuse
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9
Q

triple assessment for breast lump includes what?

A

clinical assessment
imaging (mammography +- USG breast)
histology (biopsy)

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