Labs
This is the type of cancer cell found in leukemia
Blast, lymphoblast
This is the most common childhood cancer
Acute lymphoblastic luekemia
this is the period of time between starting chemo and receiving the stem cells
conditioning
name three medications used to treat nausea
ondansetron (zofran), olanzapine, diphenhydramine (benadryl), lorazepam (ativan), granistreon (kytril), aprepitant (amend), scopalamine patch
Patients are at risk for infection from a suppressed immune system. this can lead to ____, a condition that can cause fevers, hypotension, poor perfusion and kidney injury
sepsis, septic shock
This electrolyte is often low in SIADH (syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone? High in DI (diabetes insipidus)
sodium
This cancer primarily affects the long bones and occurs during periods of growth. most commonly diagnosed in adolescence.
Osteosarcoma
Your ANC needs to be above _____ for two days in a row to be considered engrafted
500
This is a common broad spectrum antibiotic used for patients with AML.
cefepime
What are common symptoms of mucusitis
throat pain, mouth pain, ulcers, white plaque on tongue, changes in taste, bleeding
We measure these labs as part of tumor lysis syndrome. Also known as PUP
phosphorus, potassium, uric acid
This type of cancer grows from immature nerve cells and primarily affects the adrenal glands
neuroblastoma
Graft versus host disease is caused by this time of immune cell
lymphocyte, t-cell
Name three common side effects of steroids (prednisone, dexamethasone)
hypertension, hyperglycemia, immune suppression, bone weakening, weight gain, increased appetite, insomnia, irritability
Name two side effects of cyclosporine or tacrolimus
low magnesium, high cholesterol, tremors, hypertension, excessive hair growth, flushing, rash, extremity pain, increased infection
This white blood cells is primary preventer of bacterial infections
neutrophils
This hematological condition is caused by a mutation in hemoglobin causing pain
sickle cell anemia
Which type of transplant: cord, bone marrow or peripheral blood has the greatest likelihood of causing graft versus host disease?
peripheral blood
Name a side effect from methotrexate
Name a side effect of vincristine
Name a side effect of cyclophosphamide
mucositis, nephrotoxic, neurotoxicity, nausea, fatigue
constipation, hair loss, peripheral neuropathy, SIADH, jaw pain
SIADH, weight gain, myelosuppression, hemorrhagic cystitis, kidney injury, nausea
Common symptoms of hypocalcemia
tremors, hyperreflexia, paraesthesia, seizure, muscle weakness, muscle cramping
These labs are frequently monitored when patients are experiencing CRS (cytokine release syndrome). List three for full credit.
ferritin, CRP, albumin,d-dimer, fibrinogen, PTT, INR, lactate dehydrogenase
Common symptoms of this cancer include fatigue, fevers, anorexia, night sweats, mediastinal mass
Lymphoma
Name three medications commonly used to treat graft versus host disease
tacrolimus, cyclosporine, mycophenalate mofeteil, methotrexate
Name one medication we use to treat severe CRS?
dexamtheasone, tocilizumab, anakinra
Name 5 symptoms of a brain tumor
ataxia,dizziness, headaches, increased intracranial pressure, papilledema, morning vomiting, facial dropping, slurred speech, impaired vision, hallucinations, seizure