Additional Information + Exam Questions Flashcards
1
Q
How can a Pancreas CA cause abnormal haemostasis?
A
Can lead to posthepatic (obstructive) jaundice leading to
- no secretion of bile–>
- no fat absorbtion–>
- no absorbtion of fat soluble vitamin K
VIT K Deficiency
2
Q
What kind of Antibodies Attack Rh D Antigens in sensitised Rh D -ve people?
A
IgG antibodies
–> not IgM like in other blood groups –> delayed haemolysis that is severe but not normally lethal
3
Q
Explain how Anaemia can lead to oedema
A
Hypoxia in tissue leads to increased CO and peripheral vasodilation
–> oedema formation
4
Q
How would you determine the cause of someones haemolytic Anaemia
A
It can be either
- Immune haemolysis
- Hereditary
Testing for Immune by anti-Antibody bindig to the antibodies on red cells
