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What are the two essential features of stem cells?
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- Capacity to differentiate into different cell types needed to produce mature blood and immune cells
- Capacity for self renewal ensures stem cell population is maintained over time
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Granulocytes are also known as what?
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Neutrophils
Segs + Bands
3
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White Blood Cells WBCs have two different phases of development, what are they
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- Lymphoid Cell Line
- Myeloid Cell Line
4
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What are the cell types in the Myeloid Cell Line?
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- Granulocytes
- Basophils
- Monocytes
- Eosinophils
5
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What cells are the first line defense mechanism in Oncology?
A
Granulocytes
6
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Define Neutropenia
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Neutrophil Count <1500 cells/mm
7
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Accurate assessment of absolute value for Neutropenia is calculated how?
A
Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) /Absolute Granulocyte Count (AGC)
8
Q
When should chemotherapy be held with concerns of Neutropenia?
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Neutrophil Count <1000
9
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Define Neutrophilia
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Increased Neutrophil Count, further workup needed to determine cause
10
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What are the possible causes of Neutrophilia?
A
- Infection
- Corticosteroids
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Define Myeloproliferative Disorders
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Increase in the number of granulocytes or lymphs, characterized by mutations in bone marrow stem cells
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What are the considerations when calculating an ANC/AGC?
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- Must have CBC with differential
- What is the total WBC value?
- In differential, what percentage of those WBCs are the neutrophils/granulocytes?
13
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What is the normal value for Platelets?
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140,000-440,000 uL
14
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What is Thrombocytopenia?
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Decreased platelet count <140,000
15
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List the drugs that can cause Thrombocytopenia and their mechanism
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- Chemotherapy: decrease in platelet PRODUCTION
- Heparin/Penicillin: increase in platelet DESTRUCTION
- NSAIDs/ASA: decrease in platelet aggregation FUNCTION
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What is Thrombocytosis?
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Disorder in which the body produces to many platelets
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What 3 qualities MUST be true to proceed with chemotherapy treatment? ALL 3 must be true.
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- ANC > 1000 or 1500
- Hgb >8
- Platelets >100,000
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What are Oncogenes?
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Gas Pedal
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What are Tumor Suppressor Genes?
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Brakes
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List the Steps in Hallmarks of Cancer Cells
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- Sustained growth factor signaling
- Cell survival/resisting death
- Overcoming growth inhibition
- Angiogenesis
- Endless replication
- Invasion/Metastasis
- Immune System
- Altered Metabolism
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What are the Growth Factor Receptors?
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- Receptor Tyrosine Kinase RTKs
- HER2/neu: EGFR-2
- EGFR-1
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Mutations of with Growth Factor Receptor leads to constant activation?
A
Receptor Tyrosine Kinase RTK
23
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What drugs specifically target HER2/neu-EGFR-2, found in breast cancer?
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- Trastuzumab
- Lapatinib
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What drugs specifically target EGFR-1 found in lung, GI, and stromal cancers?
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- Erlotinib
- Lapatinib
- Cetuximab
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Mutations in what Growth Factor Receptors can cause what?
Render drugs useless in treatment
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What are the Growth Signals?
1. VEGFR-2: endothelial cells
2. PDGFRB: smooth muscle cells
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Downstream Signaling Pathways include what?
1. MAPK (Ras/Raf)
2. Akt
downstream of growth factor receptors, leading to signaling in the absence of growth factor
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Alternative Signaling Pathways include what?
1. STAT3
2. IGFR
3. c-Met
when EGFR and others are blocked, these pathways are unregulated to compensate
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Sustained Growth Factor Signaling (HM1) includes growth factor receptors, growth signals, and pathways. What does Cell Survival HM2 include?
1. Cell Membrane Changes
2. Resistance to Apoptosis
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Cell Membrane Changes Blebs include what?
1. Degradation of proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids
2. Cell lysis
3. Release of cell components to be used by other cells
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Resistance to Apoptosis can be targeted by Conventional Cytotoxic Anticancer Agents, list the main drug that acts by triggering apoptosis.
Cisplatin
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Resistance to Apoptosis can be targeted by Anti-Apoptotic Protein IAP Inhibitors, blocking an anti-apoptosis protein which promotes apoptosis in return, list the drug that acts by this mechanism.
Venetoclax
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In HM3: Overcoming Growth Inhibition, what is the main mutated/inactivated gene in 50% of cancers?
Tumor Suppressor Gene P53: transcription factor
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What types of anticancer drugs can impact the mutation of P53 that affects cell cycle arrest, DNA repair, and apoptotic cell death?
1. Conventional Cytotoxic Anticancer Agents
2. CDK Inhibitors (Cell Cycle Blockers)
3. P53
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HM4: Limitless Replication Potential is concerned with Telomeres and specifically what?
Telomerase: enzyme that adds onto ends of chromosomes --- differentiation
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A cancer cells becomes UNdifferentiated as it goes through the carcinogenesis pathway, what are elements of UNdifferentiated cells?
1. Fast growth
2. Non-Uniform morphology
3. Unstable genotype
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What is a Differentiation Agent that can help trigger a cell to go from an UNdifferentiated state to a Differentiated (normal cell) state?
Vitamin A Derivatives (degibs)
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HM5: Sustained Angiogenesis is concerned with tumor growth, therefore, Tumors grow SLOWEST when they are what?
1. Little: lack a blood supply
2. Large: outgrow their blood supply
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HM5 suggests that to treat tumors you need to target both what?
1. Blood Vessels with anti-angiogenic agents
2. Cancer Cells with cytotoxic/RTKs
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Some Cytotoxic Anticancer Drugs have Anti-Angiogenic Activity at lower doses, list those agents.
1. Gemcitabine
2. Vinblastine
3. Docetaxel
4. Paclitaxel
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List the first Anti-VEGF Drug that can be used in HM5?
Bevacizumab
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VEGF Kinase Inhibitors on Endothelial Cells and PDGF Kinase Inhibitors on Smooth Muscle Cells target vessels, list two agents.
1. Sunitinib
2. Sorafenib
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HM6: Invasion and Metastasis, what class can be used to treat by using the immune system to kill metastases?
1. CTLA-4 Inhibitors
2. PD-1 Inhibitors
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HM7: Immune System, what two immune cells are critical to carcinogenesis and act as immune checkpoint proteins that reduce the immunogenicity of tumors?
1. CTLA-4
2. PD-1
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What are the two considerations in HM8: Altered Metabolism?
1. Warburg Effect
2. Metformin
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What is the Warburg Effect?
Cancer cells use glucose breakdown (glycolysis) to produce energy instead of using the mitochondria
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What is the role of Metformin in Altered Metabolism of Cancer?
Metformin can induce AMP Kinase which decreases cancer cell use
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Alkylating Agents are Traditional Cytotoxic Agents, what is their MOA?
1. Bind covalently to the DNA molecule
2. Inhibit DNA Synthesis (S Phase)
3. Attack ANY diving cell
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How do Alkylating Agents bind to the DNA molecule?
Electrophile reacts with basic groups aka DNA and bind to stop cell growth
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What was the first Alkylating Agent?
Mechlortheramine
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What are the Nitrogen Mustard Alkylating Agents?
1. Cyclophosphamide
2. Ifosfamide
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What are important Alkylating Agents? CCOT?
C: Cisplatin
C: Carboplatin
O: Oxaliplatin
T: Temozolomide
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Anti-Tumor Antibodies are Traditional drugs, what is their MOA?
1. Act by alkylation or intercalation
2. BOTH = inhibition of DNA Synthesis
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Anthracyclines are a class of Anti-Tumor Agents, they block Topoisomerase II, list the agents in this class.
1. Doxorubicin
2. Daunorubicin
3. Epirubicin
4. Idarubicin
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How do Anthracyclines (anti-tumor) agents work specifically?
Intercalators
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Bleomycin is an MISC Anti-Tumor Agent, what is its MOA?
DNA Strand Breaks
Bleo = Blow Apart
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Antimetabolite Agents are used to decrease DNA Synthesis, what is its MOA?
1. Block the biosynthesis or use of normal cellular metabolites
2. Remove critical proteins in DNA Replication, being false substrates for DNA synthetic enzymes
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Antimetabolites target specific DNA replication proteins, list the agents that are Pyrimidine Analogues that mimic pyrimidines to stop DNA synthesis.
1. Fluorouracil 5-FU
2. Gemcitabine
3. Capecitabine
4. Azacitidine
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Antimetabolites target specific DNA replication proteins, list the agents that are Purine Analogues that mimic purines to stop DNA synthesis.
1. 6-Mercaptopurine
2. Vidarabine
3. Vladribine
4. Fludarabine
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What Plant Alkaloid Agents have an MOA of: Arrest cell division by preventing the formation of the mitotic spindle? VIN = Anti-Mitotic
VINCAS
1. Vincristine
2. Vinblastine
3. Vinorelbine
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What Plant Alkaloid Agents have an MOA of: Inhibit Topoisomerase II --> DNA during synthesis?
Epipodophyllotoxin
1. Etoposide
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What Plant Alkaloid Agents have an MOA of: Inhibit Topoisomerase I - an enzyme responsible for the unwinding DNA synthesis?
Campothecins TECANS
1. Irinotecan
2. Topotecan
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What Plant Alkaloid Agents have an MOA of: Stabilize Mircotubules --> block cell division in M Phase?
TAXENES
1. Paclitaxel
2. Docetaxel
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What Plant Alkaloid Agents have an MOA of: Microtubule Stabilization?
Ixabepilone
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What Plant Alkaloid Agents have an MOA of: Antimicrotubule Agent, binds to and blocks PLUS ends of microtubules?
Eribulin
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Anti-Hormone class Anti-Androgen has what MOA?
Inhibit and/or degrade the androgen receptor
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List the Anti-Androgen Agents
1. Bicalutamide
2. Flutamide
3. Nilutamide
4. Apalutamide
5. Enzalutamide
6. Abiraterone
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Anti-Hormone class Anti-Estrogens has what MOA?
Inhibit and/or degrade the estrogen receptor
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List the Anti-Estrogens Agents
1. Tamoxifen
2. Fulvestrant
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Anti-Hormone class Aromatase Inhibitors has what MOA?
Aromatase: rate-limiting step in estrogen synthesis
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List the Aromatase Inhibitors Agents
1. Anastrozole
2. Letrozole
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The "CICIB" ending means what?
CDK Inhibitor
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The "PARIB" ending means what?
PARIB Inhibitor
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What is the MOA of Arsenic Trioxide?
Induces apoptosis through reactive oxygen species
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What is the MOA of Pegaspargase/Calasparra-Pegol?
Removes vital amino acid asparagine critical to growth of some tumor cells
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What is the MOA of Bacillus Calmette Guerin BCG for bladder cancer?
Vaccine against bovine bacteria that non-specifically enhances system to remove tumor cells
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New Agents Palbociclib, Abemacicib, and Ribociclib act how?
CDK4/6 Inhibitors: arrest cells in G1/S Phase, mimics normal CDK inhibitors
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New Agents Olaparib, Rucaparib, Niraparib, and Talazoparib act how?
PARP Inhibitors: break DNA strands
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What is Aldesleukin?
T-Cell Growth Factor, stimulate formation of TReg, T-Effector, and T-Memory cells
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What is the MOA of Interferon Alpha 2A?
1. Increase phagocytic activity of macrophages
2. Increase cytotoxicity of lymphocytes for target
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Differentiation Agents Vitamin A Derivatives have what MOA?
1. Analogues of Vitamin A, bind to Ra/RXR/RAR transcription factor
2. Induce tumor cell differentiation to become more mature, less malignant cells
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List the Vitamin A Derivatives
1. Tretinoin
2. Bexarotene
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Differentiating Agents DEGIBs have what MOA?
1. Sonic Hedgehog
2. Inhibitors of SMO1
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List the DEGIB Agents
1. Vismodegib
2. Sonidegib
3. Glasdegib
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List the 2 Proteasome Inhibitors and their specific targets
1. Bortezomib: 26S proteasome
2. Carfilzomib and Ixazomib: 20S proteasome
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What is the MOA of Selinexor?
1. Blocks Exportin-1, which transports proteins
2. Decrease oncogene levels in cytoplasm
3. Apoptosis induction
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What is the MOA of Venetoclax?
1. Blocks Bcl-2, anti-apoptotic protein
2. Apoptosis induction
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What is the MOA of Tratuzumab IV?
Antibody that blocks EGF binding to HER2/NEU
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What is the MOA of Pertuzumab IV?
Antibody that blocks HER2/NEU dimerization with itself and other like receptors
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What is the MOA of Lapatinib and Tucatinib PO?
Small molecule that blocks HER2/NEU kinase activity
PROTOTYPICAL
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List the EGFR-1 Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor drugs
1. Erlotinib
2. Afatinib
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Afatinib is an EGFR-1 Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor, what is its MOA?
IRREVERSIBLE EGFR inhibitor, can be used in some resistant tumors
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What is the MOA of CetuXIMAB?
1. Anti-EGFR-1 Monoclonal Antibodies
2. Prevent EGF ligand from binding to receptor
3. K-Ras is downstream of EGFR in MAP kinase pathway
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Cetuximab only works on what kind of tumors?
Wild-Type K-Ras Tumors
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What is the MOA of ImaTINIB?
1. Inhibit BCR-abl kinase
2. Decrease cell growth
3. Inhibit at the ATP binding site of kinase
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What is the MOA of CrizoTINIB?
1. Inhibitor of ALK Kinase
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What is the MOA of IbruTINIB?
1. Inhibitors of Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase, found in liquid tumors
2. Lead to apoptotic cell death
3. Cytotoxic
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What does the "TINIB" ending mean?
Kinase Inhibitor
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Sotorasib and Asagrasib are Downstream Kinase Inhibitors, what is its target? 'ras'
Mutant K-RAS G12C
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Vemurafenib and Dabrafenib are Downstream Kinase Inhibitors, what is its target? 'raf'
B-Raf
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Trametinib, Cobimetinib, and Binimetinib are Downstream Kinase Inhibitors, what is its target? 'met'
MEK 1/2
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Idelisib, Copanlisib, Pelisib, and Umbrolisib are Downstream Kinase Inhibitors, what is its target? 'lisib'
PI-3 Kinase
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Everolimus and Temsirolimus are Downstream Kinase Inhibitors, what is its target? 'limus'
mTOR
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What is the order of Downstream Signaling Kinases?
1. Ras -- Raf -- MEK --- MAPK
2. Ras -- Raf -- Akt
3. PI-3 Kinase -- PDK1 -- Akt
4. mTOR -- Akt
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True or False, you cannot give a downstream drug for an upstream mutation?
True
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What is the MOA of Midostaurin?
Small molecule inhibitor of multiple signaling kinases
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What is the MOA of BevaciZUMAB?
1. Monoclonal antibodies against VEGF
2. Prevents VEGF from binding to VEGFR
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What is the MOA of PomalidOMIDE and LenalidOMIDE?
1. Block VEGF and bFGF
2. Induce apoptosis
3. Anti-Inflammatory Anti-TNF activity
4. CI in Pregnancy
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What is the MOA of SoraENIB and SuniTINIB?
1. Block VEGF2 on endothelial cells (blood vessels)
2. Block PDGFR on smooth muscle cells surrounding blood vessels
aka do BOTH
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List the VEGFR2/PDGFRbeta targeted anti-angiogenic agents?
1. Sorafenib
2. Sunitinib
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Ipilmumab is an Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor, what is its MOA?
1. Antibody inhibitor of CTLA-4
2. Blocks CTLA-4 sustains cytotoxic T cell killing of cancer cells
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What is the MOA of PD-1/PD-1L Inhibitors?
1. Act at the level of the tumor cells/periphery
2. Trigger the immune system to kill tumor cells
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Pembrolizumab and Nivolumab are PD-1/PD-1L Inhibitors, what is their specific target?
PD-1 Receptor
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Rituximab and Obinutuzumab are Targeted Antibodies, what is their target and use?
Target: CD20
Use: B cell tumors and multiple myeloma
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Blinatumomab and Tebentafusp are Targeted Antibody, what is their MOA?
1. Bispecific T cell Engagers BiTES
2. Link CD19 and Mutant HLA with CD3 of T cell
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Denileukin DiftiTox Antibody Conjugte has what Missile and Warhead?
Missile: Interleukin 2: targets drug to T cells
Warhead: Diphtheria Toxin: kills cells
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Inotuzumab Ozogamicin Antibody Conjugate has what Missile and Warhead?
Missile: CD22 Antibody: expressed on tumors
Warhead: Ozogamicin: cytotoxic small molecule
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T-VEC is an Oncolytic Virus, what is its MOA?
1. Triggers release of GM-CDF within tumor which triggers lysis
2. Triggers an immune antitumor response
3. Injections into tumor
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Tisagenlecleucel and Ciloleucel are Gene Therapy, what is its MOA?
1. Adoptive T cell Transfer
2. CAR-T gene targets CD19 on leukemia cells to trigger T cells to kill them
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List the Risk Factors for CINV
1. Younger age
2. Female sex
3. Previous history of CINV
4. Little to no previous alcohol use
5. Prone to motion sickness
6. History of morning sickness during pregnancy
7. Anxiety or high pretreatment expectation of nausea
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What are the 2 main potential causes of CINV?
1. Chemotherapy
2. Radiation
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Central Pathway of CINV originates in the brain and has what main NT?
Substance P
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Peripheral Pathway of CINV originates in the GI Tract and has what main NT?
serotonin 5HT
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ACUTE CINV is related to what?
Serotonin
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Delayed CINV is related to what?
Substance P
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What chemotherapeutic agent is known to caused Delayed CINV?
Cisplatin
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Ondansetron is a 5HT3 Receptor Antagonist, used for Acute CINV, what are the warnings?
1. Serotonin Syndrome
2. OTc Prolongation
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What is the HEM/MEC Dosing of Ondansetron?
16-24 mg PO or 8-16 mg once on day 1
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What is the Low Emetic Risk Dosing of Ondansetron?
8-16 mg PO once on day 1
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What is the HEM/MEC Dosing of Granisetron?
1. 2mg PO once on day 1
2. 3.1 mg/24 hr transdermal patch 24-28 hours prior to 1st dose of chemotherapy
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What is the Low Emetic Risk Dosing of Granisetron?
1-2 mg PO once on day 1
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What is the HEC/MEC Dosing for Palonosetron?
0.25 mg IV once on day 1, IV ONLY
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What generation of 5HT3 Antagonists is better for preventing Delayed CINV?
2nd generation (Palonosetron)
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What is the MOA of Neurokinin I (NK-1) Receptor Antagonists?
1. Prevent acute and delayed by inhibiting the binding of substance P
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For NK-1 Receptor Antagonists what is it recommended to be used in combination with for HEC/MEC?
Dexamethasone +/- Olanzapine
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What is the dosing for Aprepitant Emend PO?
125 mg PO once on day 1
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What is the dosing for Aprepitant Cinvanti IV?
130 mg IV once on day 1
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Aprepitant increases plasma concentrations of Dexamethasone, what must be done?
Decrease dexamethasone dose by 50%
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What is the dosing for Prochlorperazine, commonly used for breakthrough CINV?
10 mg Q6hrs prn
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What is the dosing for Olanzapine, used for breakthrough and refractory CINV? As effective as NK-1 Antagonists for prevention of CINV
5-10 mg PO once on day 1
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What is the most common side effect of Olanzapine?
Sedation
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What drug has a 12 week limit on its therapeutic use?
Metoclopramide
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What is the dosing for Dexamethasone?
12 mg PO or IV once on day 1
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What is the max dose of Dexamethasone when given with Aprepitant/Dosaprepitant or Netupitant?
12 mg
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What is adjunct therapy or used for prevention of anticipatory N/V?
Benzos aka Lorazepam
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High CINV Drug Regimen Options
1. 4-3-3 drug regimen Day One
2. 3 options Day Two-Four
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Moderate CINV Drug Regimen Options
1. 2-2-3 drug regimen Day One
2. 3 options Day Two-Three
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Low CINV Drug Regimen Options
1. ONE Drug (dexamethasone)
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What drugs are used for High Emetic Chemotherapy CINV?
5HT3 + NK + Dex +/- Olanzapine
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What drugs are used for Moderate Emetic Chemotherapy CINV?
5HT3 + Dex +/- NK or
Palonosetron + Dex + Olanzapine
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What drugs are used for Low Emetic Chemotherapy CINV?
NO NK
ONE Agent: 5HT3, Olanzapine, or Prochlorperazine
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Serious Illness Definition
Health Condition that carries high mortality AND
1. Negatively impacts function OR
2. Excessively strains their caregiver
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Define Total Pain
Suffering that encompasses all of a person's physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and practical struggles
154
List the 4 different types of pain that occur in cancer patients
1. Pain associated with tumor
2. Pain associated with treatment
3. Pain unrelated to either
4. Acute vs Chronic pain
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Nocicpeitve Pain has what two categories and how are they described?
1. Somatic: sharp, well localized, throbbing, pressure
2. Visceral: diffuse, aching, and cramping
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Define Nociceptive Pain
Injury to somatic and visceral structures
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Define Neuropathic Pain
Injury to peripheral or central nervous system
-Burning, sharp, or shooting
-AE of chemotherapy
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What are the Goals of Pain Management: 5 A's
1. Analgesia
2. Activities
3. Adverse Effects
4. Aberrant Drug Taking
5. Affect
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What are the etiologies of pain?
1. Nociceptive
2. Neuropathic
3. Affective
4. Behavioral/Cognitive
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What classifies a patient as Opioid Tolerant?
1. At least 25 mcg/hr fentanyl patch
2. 60 mg morphine daily
3. 30 mg PO oxycodone daily
4, 8 mg PO hydromorphone daily
ALL for a week or longer
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Mild Pain, Opioid Naive
1st non-opioids + adjunct therapy
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Mild Pain, Opioid Tolerant
Non-opioid + adjuvant + re-evaluate opioid
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Moderate/Severe Pain, Opioid Naive
Non-opioid + adjuvant + short acting opioid as needed
164
Moderate/Severe Pain, Opioid Tolerant
Non-opioid + adjuvant + short acting opioid + titration + consider long acting
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What medications can be used for Oral Mucositis?
1. Gabapentin
2. Local Anesthetics/Oral Care
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What medications can be used for Bone Pain w/o Oncologic Emergency?
1. NSAIDs
2. APAP
3. Steroids
4. Bisphosphonates
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What medications can be used for Nerve Pain?
1. SNRIs
2. Gabapentin
3. Pregablin
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NSAIDs and APAP may mask what in Neutropenic Patients?
Fevers, could consider Celebrex instead
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What medication can be used for Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy?
Duloxetine 30 mg PO QD x 1 week, then increased to 60 mg PO QD
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When adding on Maintenance Opioid Therapy, what is the dosing of the long acting formulation?
50-100% of total short acting dose
Short acting is now 10-10% of the total dose
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What are the 4 Reasons for Changing Opioids during Reassessment?
1. Lack of therapeutic response
2. Change in patient status
3. Development of adverse effects
4. Other considerations
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Oral Morphine to Oral Oxycodone
Morphine 24 --- Oxycodone 20
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Tramadol in Cancer
Binds mu opioid receptors weakly
Prodrug
Not as helpful in cancer pain
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Morphine in Cancer
1. Gold standard for opioid analgesic for pain and compairson
2. ITCHING
3. AVOID in AKI/renal failure
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Hydrocodone in Cancer
1. Hydrocodone 1:1 equivalent with morphine
2. APAP limits use
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Oxycodone in Cancer
1. Interchangeable with morphine in the front line treatment of cancer related pain
2. Can open capsules
3. Must be taken with food high fat in order to ensure consistent plasma levels
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What is the Conversion from OME to Fentanyl?
1 mcg/hr:2 total oral morphine equivalents
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Methadone for Cancer
1. Require 2.4 doses of methadone per day to achieve good pain control
2. Avoid in liver injury
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In renal failure, avoid morphine and consider what agents?
1. Methadone
2. Fentanyl
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In liver failure, avoid methadone and consider what agents?
Hydromorphone
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What is the tapering approach of opioids?
5-20% reduction of total daily dose every 4 wks
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What are the Stimulant Laxatives?
1. Bisacodyl
2. Senna
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What are the Osmotic Laxatives?
1. PEG
2. Lactulose
3. Magnesium Citrate
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In Opioid Induced Constipation, first line agents are what?
Laxatives
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What type of therapy is contraindicated for Neutropenic or Thrombocytopenia patients?
Renal Suppositories or Enemas
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What are the Non-Pharmacologic Management options for Dyspnea?
1. Fan
2. Reposition
3. Pulmonary Rehab
4. Supplemental Oxygen
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What are the first line agents for Refractory Dyspnea?
Opioids
188
For patients experiencing Dyspnea and Related Anxiety what medication can be used?
Benzo aka Lorazepam
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In Excessive Excretions of Dyspnea, what medications can be used?
1. Scopolamine
2. Atropine
3. Hyoscyamine
4. Glycopyrrolate: does not cross BBB
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What medication is used for early satiety in Anorexia/Cachexia patients?
Metoclopramide
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What medications are an appetite stimulant used in Anorexia/Cachexia patients?
1. Megestrol Acetate: high risk of death
2. Dexamethasone
3. Olanzapine: insomnia/anxiety/nausea
4. Mirtazapine: insomnia
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What is a non Rx used for fatigue related to cancer?
American Ginseng
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What Pyschostimulants are used for fatigue related to cancer?
1. Methylphenidate
2. Modafinil
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What medications can be used for Resless Leg Syndrome
1. Ropinirole
2. Pramipexole/Pregablin
3. Carbidopa/Levodopa
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Shorting Acting Benzo Lorazepam is used for refractory insomnia first line, what is the 2nd line therapy option?
Zolpidem
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Palliative Care Points
1. Begins at time of disease and given alongside treatment
2. Should be provided fro all patients with chronic and serious illness
3. Specialist palliative care for complex situations
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Hospice Care Points
1. Begins after treatment of the disease is stopped
2. Reserved for patients with lifespan <6 months
3. Provided by hospice clinicians
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What are the 3 general Advance Directives?
1. Health Care Agent (POA)
2. Living Will
3. POLST: portable document of provider medical orders
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Signs of Dying
1. 1-3 months prior to death: decreased food intake
2. 1-3 weeks prior to death: talking with unseen
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Describe the Death Rattle
1. Terminal respiratory secretions
2. Mucus and Saliva build up in the patients' throat
3. Patient's can lose ability to clear throat: wet, rattling sound as breath through secretions
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