Tumor Lysis Syndrome
This electrolyte imbalance is most commonly associate with tumor lysis syndrome and can lead to cardiac arrhythmias.
What is hyperkalemia?
A patient with metastatic breast cancer reports new-onset back pain and leg weakness. What oncologic emergency should the nurse suspect?
What is spinal cord compression?
A febrile oncology patient with neutropenia is at high risk for this life-threatening condition.
What is sepsis?
A patient receiving monoclonal antibody therapy develops wheezing and hypotension. What is most likely emergency?
What is anaphylaxis?
A patient with lung cancer presents with facial swelling and dyspnea. What oncologic emergency is suspected?
What is superior vena cava syndrome?
A nurse suspects tumor lysis syndrome. Which lab values would confirm the diagnosis?
What are elevated uric acid, potassium, phosphate, and decreased calcium?
This medication should be administered immediately to reduce inflammation in spinal cord compression.
What is dexamethasone?
Name three early signs of sepsis in a neutropenic patient.
What are fever, tachycardia, and confusion?
The first-line medication for treating anaphylaxis is:
What is epinephrine?
This imaging modality is commonly used to confirm superior vena cava syndrome.
What is a CT scan?
This medication is used to reduce uric acid levels in patients with tumor lysis syndrome?
What is rasburicase?
The definitive diagnostic tool for spinal cord compression is:
What is MRI?
The nurse should initiate this within one hour of recognizing sepsis.
What is the sepsis bundle (blood cultures, antibiotics, and fluids)?
Name two nursing interventions after administering epinephrine for anaphylaxis.
What are airway support and IV fluid resuscitation?
Name one treatment option for superior vena cava syndrome.
What is radiation therapy or stent placement?