Oncology emergencies (6)

Question 1

Hypercalcemia of malignancy key things

Answer 1

Bones break down- risk for fractures

Question 2

Hypercalcemia of malignancy treatment

Answer 2

Hydration/diuretics ( avoid thiazide cause it increases calcium levels)

Bisphosphonates- osteoclast-medicated bone reabsorption

Calcitonin- hormone that lowers calcium quick

Dialysis

Question 3

Tumor Lysis Syndrome -Key patho

Answer 3

It is an increase in uric acid

Question 4

Tumor Lysis Syndrome Treatment

Answer 4

allopurinol and hydration( helps decrease the uric acid)

Question 5

Superior Vena Cava Syndrome-patho

Answer 5

Tumor that is pressing down on the vena cava

Question 6

s/s of superior vena cava syndrome

Answer 6

SOB
Facial edema
Cough

Question 7

Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Treatment

Answer 7

Chemo- helps decrease the pressure
Elevate HOB
Steriods- dexamethasone
diuretics

Question 8

SIADH

Answer 8

2/3 cases are caused by malignant cells (lung tumors are 80%)

Question 9

Febrile Neutropenia

Answer 9

Fever 100.3

Question 10

Malignant epidural spinal cord/peripheral treatment

Answer 10

Pain meds
corticosteroids
chemo

Question 11

what is Malignant epidural spinal cord/peripheral

Answer 11

tumor that presses down on the spinal cord