capsule haematology Flashcards
1
Q
Glandular fever
A
Thrombocytopenia, leucocytosis (small and atypical lymphocytes), neutrophil is, eosinophilia and neutrophilia, eosinophilia and neutropenia
2
Q
How to confirm thrombocytopenia
A
Blood film
3
Q
Immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP)
A
Rash on legs and platelets very low but other bloods ok
4
Q
First line treatment of ITP
A
prednisolone (need bone protection) but can also given intra venous immunoglobulin
5
Q
2nd line treatment for ITP
A
rituximab or 3rd line is azathioprine