Blood disorders

Question 1

Hemophilia A (x-linked recessive) causes a deficiency in

Answer 1

Factor VIII

Question 2

Patients with Hemophilia A (x-linked recessive) presents with

Answer 2

Bleeding into joint spaces and hematomas.

Question 3

Treatment for Hemophilia A (x-linked recessive) patients is

Answer 3

Cryoprecipitate (Factor VIII and fibrinogen)

Question 4

Confirmatory lab test for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia

Answer 4

Serotonin release assay

Question 5

Management for insulinoma < 2 cm in size that is not abutting pancreatic duct?

Answer 5

Enucleation

Question 6

Management for patients with insulinoma who are not surgical candidates and/or have metastatic disease

Answer 6

Diazoxide - inhibit release of insulin by opening ATP-sensitive K+ channels in pancreatic beta cells.