Management of chemotherapy toxicities US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
Master Management of chemotherapy toxicities with OnCourse flashcards. These spaced repetition flashcards are designed for medical students preparing for NEET PG, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MBBS exams, and other medical licensing examinations.
Management of chemotherapy toxicities Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 1: Vincristine is associated with neurotoxicity, specifically _____
Answer: peripheral neuropathy (glove & stocking)
Flashcard 2: Which anti-emetic(s) should be used to treat a patient with nausea/vomiting due to emetogenic substances in the blood/CNS?_____
Answer: 1. D2 receptor blockers, such as metoclopramide 2. NK1 receptor blockers, such as aprepitant
Flashcard 3: Gemcitabine can result in _____-suppression (-cytopenias)
Answer: myelo
Flashcard 4: Which drug is used to prevent cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity?_____
Answer: Amifostine
Flashcard 5: What is the main adverse effect of anthracyclines (doxorubicin, daunorubicin)?_____
Answer: Cardiotoxicity (dilated cardiomyopathy)
Flashcard 6: Neutropenia may result from drug toxicity, especially _____
Answer: chemotherapy
Flashcard 7: Which of the platinum analogs is most commonly associated with myelosuppression?_____
Answer: Carboplatin
Flashcard 8: 5-fluorouracil can cause damage to the rapidly dividing cells of the GI tract, with resultant _____
Answer: diarrhea
Flashcard 9: What chemotherapeutic agent(s) are associated with heart failure with myocyte necrosis and fibrosis?
_____
Answer: Anthracyclines (e.g. doxorubicin, daunorubicin)
Extra:
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Flashcard 10: anastrazole
Answer:
Extra: breast cancer in postmenopausal women aromatase inhibitor
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