Oncology and Palliative Care Flashcards
1
Q
ondansetron act on what receptor
A
serotonin
2
Q
ondansetron side effects
A
constipation
prolong QT - arrhythmia
headache, dizzy
3
Q
CA125 marker for what cancer?
A
ovarian CA
4
Q
CEA marker for what
A
GI, ovary, medullary thyroid CA
5
Q
LDH marker for?
A
dysgerminoma
6
Q
inhibin is secreted from what tumor?
A
granulosa cell tumour
7
Q
Mirtazepine is what?
A
antidepressant
stimulate appetite
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
9
Q
triple assessment for breast lump includes what?
A
clinical assessment
imaging (mammography +- USG breast)
histology (biopsy)