Heme/Onc Emergencies Flashcards

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What is the typical timeline of WBC nadir s/p chemotherapy

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7-10 days

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2
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What emergency should be considered in all acute leukemia pts receiving chemo

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neutropenic fever

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3
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Describe the etiology of malignant pericardial effusion

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4
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Describe the presentation of malignant pericardial effusion

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5
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Describe the etiology of tumor lysis syndrome

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6
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Describe the diagnostics/labs for tumor lysis syndrome

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7
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Describe the treatment/prevention of tumor lysis syndrome

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8
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List some common clotting factor deficiencies

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  • I: fibrinogen
  • VII: can replace specific factor
  • VIII: Hemophilia A
  • IX: Hemophelia B
  • VWF (MC and least severe)
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9
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Why do we give everyone with a significant bleed Prothrombin Complex Concentrates (PCC) and FFP?

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To help with clotting

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