Question 90 · LEK · Tumor lysis syndrome
The typical management of acute tumour lysis syndrome includes:
- A. hydration and forced diuresis.
- B. allopurinol administration.
- C. corticosteroid administration.
- D. A and B are true.
- E. A, B and C are true.
Hint
Think about preventing uric acid and phosphate precipitation in the tubules, and identify which listed measure is not part of standard care.
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