Heme/Onc Emergencies Flashcards
1
Q
What is the typical timeline of WBC nadir s/p chemotherapy
A
7-10 days
2
Q
What emergency should be considered in all acute leukemia pts receiving chemo
A
neutropenic fever
3
Q
Describe the etiology of malignant pericardial effusion
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4
Q
Describe the presentation of malignant pericardial effusion
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5
Q
Describe the etiology of tumor lysis syndrome
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6
Q
Describe the diagnostics/labs for tumor lysis syndrome
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7
Q
Describe the treatment/prevention of tumor lysis syndrome
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8
Q
List some common clotting factor deficiencies
A
- I: fibrinogen
- VII: can replace specific factor
- VIII: Hemophilia A
- IX: Hemophelia B
- VWF (MC and least severe)
9
Q
Why do we give everyone with a significant bleed Prothrombin Complex Concentrates (PCC) and FFP?
A
To help with clotting
