MLA - Oncology and Palliative care

Question 1

Which painkiller is best for mamanging pain in palliative care when eGFR is reduced?

Answer 1

Oxycodone

Question 2

First line anti-emetic for intracranial causes of n+v

Answer 2

Cyclizine

Question 3

Which cancer is most associated with superior vena cava obstruction (SVCO)?

Answer 3

Small cell lung cancer

Question 4

What are the symptoms of SVCO?

Answer 4

Swelling of the neck
Dilated facial veins
Headache
Visual disturbance

Question 5

Which chemotherapy is associated with hypomagnesaemia?

Answer 5

Cisplatin

Question 6

Which chemotherapy causes cardio toxicity?

Answer 6

Doxorubicin

Question 7

What chemotherapy causes peripheral neuropathy?

Answer 7

Vincristine

Question 8

What is CEA used for monitoring?
(Carcinoembryonic antigen)

Answer 8

Colorectal cancer

Question 9

Which chemotherapy causes lung fibrosis?

Answer 9

Bleomycin

Question 10

What is the conversion from morphine to diamorphine if prescribing in a syringe driver?

Answer 10

Oral morphine / 3 = diamorphine in syringe driver