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Toxicities and Supportive Care - Block 4 Flashcards

1
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What is scoring of CTCAE?

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Grade 0: no toxicity
Grade 5: death

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What is the most common dose-limiting ADR?

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Myelosuppression

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Lifespan of neutrophils?

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6-12 hrs
* Nadir seen 10-14 days after chemotherapy
* Recovery in 3-4 weeks after chemotherapy

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Lifespan and platelets? RBCs?

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Platelets: 5-10 days
RBC: 120 days

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What are the complications of neutropenia?

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Increased risk for infection (fever is a primary indicator)

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What lab constitutes neutropenia?

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ANC <1000
* Severe: <500

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How do you calculate ANC?

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ANC = (%segs + % bands) x WBC x 1000

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Describe the chemo cycle?

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Chemo day -> Nadir 7-14 days after chemo -> Highest risk of infection that lasts 5-7 days -> recovery period -> chemo day

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What is the treatment for the neutropenia?

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Colony stimulating facotrs

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MOA of CSFs?

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Stimulate the production of WBCs in bone marrow

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Factors that influence neutropenia prophylaxis?

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Primary: %risk and risk factors
Secondary: neutropenia and tx intent

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How qualifies for primary CSF prophylaxis?

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What are the RF of neutropenia?

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  1. ≥65 YO recieving chemo
  2. Hx of chemo or radiation
  3. Persistent neutropenia
  4. Bone marrow involvements of tumor cells
  5. Recent surgery and/or open wounds
  6. Liver and renal dysfunction
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What are the CSF agents?

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  1. Filgrastim
  2. Pegfilgrastim
  3. Sargrasmostim
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Dosing of filgrastim?

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QD

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Dosing of pegfilgrastim?

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6 mg once per chemo cycle

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17
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How should CSF be administered?

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  • Start 24-72 hrs after chemotherapy ends
  • Continue until post-nadir recovery (DC if ANC surpasses 10,000 cells/mm3)
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How do you manage the ADRs of CSF?

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Severe bone pain:
* Pretreat with APAP, NSAIDs, Loratadine
* If more severe, contact doctor

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What are the presentations of febrile neutropenia?

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Neutropenic:
* ANC <500 OR
* ANC is expected to decrease to <500 during the next 48H

Fever:
* Single oral temp. Of≥38.3˚C (101˚F) OR
* A temp. of ≥38.0˚C (100.4˚F) for ≥1 hr

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What are the low risk tx for febrile neutropenia?

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  1. Home IV therapy
  2. PO ABX
    * Ciprofloxacin + Augmentin
    * Clindamycin for penicillin allergy
    * Levofloxacin
    * Moxifloxacin
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What is the scoring tool used for assessing the severity of febrile neutropenia?

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MASCC Risk-Index score

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What are the high risk rx for febrile neutropenia? What do you need to assess?

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Monotherapy must cover PA:
* Cefepime
* Imipenem
* Meropenem
* Zosyn
* Ceftazidine

Assess:
* Institution sensitivities
* Patient allergies
* Recent ABX use by patient

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Indications for vancomycin use?

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  1. Severe catheter infection
  2. Positive blood cultures with G+ bacteria
  3. MRSA/PCN or cephalosporin resistant S. pneumoniae
  4. Soft tissue infection
  5. hypotension or septic shock
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What agents are used for vancomycin resistance?

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  1. Linezolid
  2. Daptomycin
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What is thrombocytopenia?

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Low platelets <100,000 cells/mm3

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What are the presentations for thromcytopenia?

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  1. Bruising
  2. Petechiae
  3. Hematemesis
  4. Hematuria
  5. Nose bleeds
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Tx for thrombocytopenia?

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Transfusion:
* Indicated for those ≤10,000 cells/mm3
* Transfuse at higher levels <20000 if there is active bleeding, surgical procedure is needed, or infection

  • Chemo may be reduced or held until resolution
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What is the definition of anemia?

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Hb <13 in males
Hb <12

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29
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What is the most common s/s of anemia?

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fatigue

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30
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What is the tx for anemia?

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Transfusion
ESA:
* Epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit)
* Darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp)

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31
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Benefits of using ESA?

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  1. Shortens survival
  2. Increase tumor progression
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32
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Inidcations for ESA?

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Not idicated if the goal is cure:
* Only for palliative or may consider in pts with underlying kidney dx

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When and how do you initiate ESA?

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Hb <10
Goal: Hg >12
* Need to address any underlying iron def
* Use lowest dose needed to avoid transfusion

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How should you monitor EPO?

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Hgb increases by > 1 gm/dL in 2 weeks: decrease dose by 25% (epoetin) or 40% (darbepoetin)
Hgb >12 g: Hold doses until Hgb falls below 11g/dL and restart at lower dose

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35
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What must be administered with ESA to prevent def?

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Iron (IV (preferred) or PO)

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36
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When should you consider iron supplementation for ESA?

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% Transferrin saturation <50%
AND
Ferritin 30-500 ng/mL

37
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What are the IV iron products?

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  1. Iron Dextran
  2. Ferric gluconate
  3. Iron sucrose
38
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Which of the IV irons require test dose?

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Iron dextran

39
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ADR of IV iron?

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  1. Anaphylaxis
  2. Hypotension
  3. DZ
40
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What are the clinical presentations of mucositis?

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  1. Pain
  2. Erythema
  3. Lesions/ulcerations
  4. Local infection
  5. Inability to eat, drink, or swallow
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When does mucositis present after chemo?

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7-14 days

42
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What are the most common meds that mucositis?

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  1. Methotrexate
  2. 5-FU
  3. Doxorubicin
  4. Multikinase inhibitors
  5. mTOR inhibitors
43
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Infections that can lead to mucositis?

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Candida and HSV

44
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Tx for mucositis infection?

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Mild fungal infection: nystatin suspension, clotrimazole troches
More severe: Fluconazole IV or PO
Acyclovir for HSV

45
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Methods for good oral hygiene?

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  1. Rinse mouth with baking soda/saline rinse 4 times daily after eating and at bedtime
  2. Chlorhexidine (Peridex)
46
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Supportive tx for mucositis?

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  1. Viscous lidocaine 2%
  2. Magic mouthwash
  3. Analgesics
47
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What are the counseling points for good oral hygiene?

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  1. Keep mouth clean
  2. Can be painful
  3. Have topical rinses to help control pain
  4. Brush with soft nylon brush to prevent injury
  5. May need PO or IV pain medications to control the pain
  6. Contact MD if current therapy not effective
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Complications of diarrhea?

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Dehydration and electrolye imbalances

49
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Drugs that commonly cause diarrhea?

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5-FU, HD methotrexate, capecitabine,irinotecan (acute and delayed)

Sorafenib, sunitinib, cetuximab, neratinib

50
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Tx for diarrhea?

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  1. Hydration (Pedialyte)
  2. Loperamide or Lomotil once infection ruled out
  3. Octreotide SQ for refractory diarrhea
51
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Dosing for loperamide or lomotil?

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Max dose of loperamide is 16 mg/day, however, may be increased to 24 mg/day

Take 4mg once, then take 2mg every 2-4 hours or after each loose stool until 12 hours have passed without a loose stool

52
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Counseling for diarrhea?

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Increase fluid intake with electrolyte containing fluids:
* Powerade/Gatorade, pedialyte
* Bananas

Eat frequent small meals: avoid greasy foods, raw fruits and veggies, caffeine

How to take loperamide and when to start

When to call MD

53
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Dermatologic complications of chemo?

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  1. Alopecia
  2. Hand and foot syndrome
  3. Rash
  4. Extravasation
54
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Medications that cause a loss of pigmentation in hair?

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Kinase inhibitors (Pazopanib)

54
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Presentations of alopecia?

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Occurs within 1-2 weeks of treatment:
* Regrowth after chemo
* Loss in significant heat through the head
* Sensitive skin

55
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Common medications associated with hand foot syndrome?

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Capecitabine, 5-FU, cytarabine, liposomal doxorubicin, and some TKIs

56
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Presentations of hand foot syndrome?

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  1. Redness, tenderness on palms and soles of the feet
  2. Can cause peeling
  3. Impacts ADLs
57
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How do you manage alopecia?

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  1. Avoid tight fitting clothes/shoes
  2. Avoid activities that rub the skin in the affected area
  3. Apply moisturizer often (emollients)
  4. Avoid hot water
  5. Wear protective clothing and sunscreen
  6. Cold compresses
  7. Notify docotr at first s/s
58
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Tx for dry skin?

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Alcohol-perfume-free moisturizer/emollient

59
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Tx for edematous rash?

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Topical anti-inflammatory agents

Topical or oral antibiotics may be needed for infection

60
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Tx for pruritus?

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Topical or oral diphenhydramine
Oral steroids

61
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Overall non pharm for derm complications?

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Applysunscreen

62
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What is the difference between irritants and vesicants?

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Irritant: short-lived and limited irritation to the vein
Vesicant: injection site rx -> chemical cellulitis

63
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Tx for irritation and potent vesicants?

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  1. Need to manage immediately to limit damage
  2. Stop injection
  3. Leave needle in place
  4. Apply cold compress
  5. For vinca alkaloids- apply HEAT
64
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How should you administer a potent vesicant?

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  1. Withdraw 3-5mL of blood/fluid if possible
  2. Adminsiter antidote if available
  3. Mark and photograph the area
65
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Tx for PN

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  1. Antidepressants
  2. Anticonvulsants
  3. Can be used in combination with opioids
  4. May also consider topical analgesics and corticosteroids
66
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Counseling for PN?

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  1. Numbness and tingling in hands and feet
  2. Gait problems
  3. Loss of sensation of hot and cold
  4. When to tell physician
67
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Lifetime dose for doxorubicin?

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(> 450-550 mg/m2)

68
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Lifetime dose for daunorubicin?

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(>550 mg/m2)

69
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Lifetime dose for Idarubicin?

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(> 150 mg/m2)

70
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Lifetime dose for epirubicin?

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(>900 mg/m2)

71
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Cause of chemo cardiotox?

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Free radical formation during metabolism

72
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RF for chemo-iduced cardiotox?

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  1. Age (impacts elderly and the very young)
  2. Female
  3. HTN
  4. Pre-existing heart condition
  5. Mediastinal radiation
  6. Anthracycline dosing
    1.
73
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Drug classes that increases risk for cardiotoxicity?

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Anthracycline

74
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Prevention for cardiotoxicity?

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  1. Must check ejection fraction before beginning therapy
  2. Use liposomal doxorubicin (decreased cardiotox)
  3. Dexrazoxane (Zinecard)
75
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MOA and dosing of Dexrazoxane (Zinecard)?

A

MOA: Binds iron to prevent free radical formation
Dosing: Recommended after having received 300 mg/m2 due to it decreasing the effect

76
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How can hypercalcemia occur in chemo?

A

Cancer can cause calcium to leach from the bones:
* hypercalcemia
* weak bones
* prone to fractures

77
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Presentation of Calcium < 13?

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Usually asymptomatic

78
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Presentation of Calcium > 13-15?

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  1. Anorexia
  2. N/V, constipation
  3. Polyuria/nocturia
  4. Polydipsia
79
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Presentation of Calcium >15?

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  1. AKI
  2. Inability to arose, coma
  3. Life threatening arrhythmias
80
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Tx for mild hypercalcemia?

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Normal saline and furosemide

81
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Tx for moderate to severee?

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  1. Bisphosphonates
  2. Calcitonin
  3. Dialysis for severe renal impairment
  4. CS
  5. Denosumab
82
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ADR of bisphos?

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ONJ
* Do not repeat within 7 days

83
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MOA of bisphosphonates?

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  1. Slow down the action of osteoclasts and stabilize the bone
  2. Decrease bone pain and damage to bone by cancer
  3. Decrease calcium levels
84
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Drugs that can cause ONJ?

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Denosumab and bisphos

85
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Which bisphos causes bone metastases?

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Pamidronate and zoledronic acid

Ibandronate does not

86
Q

Mechanism of TLS?

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Chemo causes cell to lyse open spilling intracellular contents in bloodstream

87
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Outcomes of TLS?

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  1. Hyperuricemia
  2. Hyperkalemia
  3. Hyperphos
  4. Secondary hypocalcemia

-> Organ dysfunction if electrolyte levels increase
* AKI
* Cardiac arrhythmia
* SZ

88
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Prevention and tx TLS?

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  1. Hydration
  2. Allopurinol
  3. Basburicase

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