Miscellaneous Flashcards
1
Q
Outline the WHO performance status classification
A
0: able to exercise
1: able to work
2: not able to work
3: sit down 50%
4: sit down 100%
2
Q
How does Nivolumab work?
What is the biggest risk regarding side effects?
A
Check point inhibitor targeting PD1 receptor which reduces control of T cell immune response leading to autoimmune conditions
3
Q
What are the common features of Von Hippel Lindau Syndrome?
A
CNS hemangioblastoma
Retinal hemangioblastoma
Other tumours: pheao, renal cell carcinoma,
4
Q
How w do you tell the difference between Gitelman and Bartter Syndrome?
A
Gitelman has low calcium excretion and Barrter has high urinary calcium
5
Q
How does Venlafaxine work?
A
Serentonin-Noradrenaline re-uptake inhibitor
