This course is Lesson 3 of a recently completed webinar entitled, "Oncology Emergencies." Successfully completing this lesson will earn 1.5 CEs. For accreditation information and presenter biographies, Click here.

Topics:

I. Hypercalcemia

A. Pathophysiology
1. Primary Hyperthyroidism

2. Malignancy

3. High risk

4. Prognosis

B. Signs and Symptoms
1. Physical

2. Neurological

C. Goals of treatment D. Treatment options
1. Biophosphates

2. Antidotes

3. Phosphate Salts

4. Corticosteroids

5. Calcimimetic agent

6. Treatment of underlying malignancy

E. Nursing Care
1. Assessment parameters

2. Laboratory values

3. Patient Education

F. Case Study
II. SIADH (Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone)
A. Pathophysiology
1. Antidiuretic hormone secretion

2. Hyponatremia

B. Etiology
1. Pituitary secretion

2. Ectopic secretion

C. Clinical Features
1. Laboratory values

2. Diagnosis

D. Treatment
1. Asymptomatic

2. Symptomatic

3. Chronic

E. Nursing Care
1. Level I

2. Level II

3. Level III

F. Case Study
III. Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS)
A. Pathophysiology
1. Laboratory

2. Clinical

B. Risk Factors
1. Tumor type
C. Timing of symptoms
1. Early signs

2. Laboratory values

D. Treatment
1. Prophylaxis

2. Management strategies

E. Nursing Care

F. Case Study

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

Describe signs and symptoms of Hypercalcemia, SIADH, and Tumor Lysis Syndrome(TLS).
Identify nursing assessment and diagnostic procedures for Hypercalcemia, SIADH, and Tumor Lysis Syndrome(TLS).
Describe treatment and nursing care associated with Hypercalcemia, SIADH, and Tumor Lysis Syndrome(TLS).