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Oncology Test Flashcards

1
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Radiotherapy is prescribed in what units

A

Grays

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2
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How are chemo doses calculated

A

According to patients calculated surface area

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3
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Which virus causes a significant proportion of oropharyngeal cancers

A

HPV

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4
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Which of the following breast cancer patients can be treated with anastrazole:

Post menopausal
Premenopausal
Metastatic disease
Braca1

A

Post menopausal
Mets
Braca1

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5
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Malignant spinal cord compression is best treated

A

Surgically

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When starting a patient on an opiate you should also prescribe

A

An antiemetic
A laxative
Paracetamol

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In a patient with malignant hypercalcaemia the most useful blood test to perform after corrected calcium is

A

U+Es

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Pericardial tamponade causes what type of heart failure: systolic or diastolic

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Diastolic

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9
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As a Jr Dr what should you do if you suspect spinal cord compression

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Arrange an urgent MRI and start dexamethasone 8mg bd

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