Diseases of the blood drugs Flashcards
What is the primary use of Hydroxyurea in blood diseases?
Hydroxyurea is primarily used to treat sickle cell disease and certain types of cancer.
True or False: Erythropoietin (EPO) is used to stimulate red blood cell production.
True
Fill in the blank: The drug _____ is commonly used to manage hemophilia.
Factor VIII
What class of drugs does Warfarin belong to?
Anticoagulants
Which medication is used to treat iron deficiency anemia?
Ferrous sulfate
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT an antiplatelet agent? A) Aspirin B) Clopidogrel C) Heparin D) Dipyridamole
C) Heparin
What is the mechanism of action of aspirin in blood disorders?
Aspirin inhibits cyclooxygenase, leading to decreased thromboxane A2 production, which reduces platelet aggregation.
True or False: Vitamin K is essential for the synthesis of clotting factors.
True
What is the main indication for the use of Desmopressin?
Desmopressin is used to treat mild hemophilia A and von Willebrand disease.
Fill in the blank: The drug _____ is a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC).
Rivaroxaban
What is the primary function of Folic Acid in blood health?
Folic Acid is essential for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation.
Multiple Choice: Which drug is used as a treatment for thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)? A) Rituximab B) Aspirin C) Clopidogrel D) Heparin
A) Rituximab
What is the role of Antithrombin III in the blood coagulation process?
Antithrombin III inhibits thrombin and factor Xa, helping to regulate blood clotting.
True or False: Blood transfusions are a common treatment for anemia.
True
Fill in the blank: The drug _____ is used to treat sickle cell crisis.
Pain relievers
What is the purpose of using Platelet Growth Factor (PGF) in blood diseases?
PGF is used to stimulate platelet production in patients with thrombocytopenia.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following medications is an iron chelator? A) Deferoxamine B) Epoetin alfa C) Filgrastim D) Darbepoetin alfa
A) Deferoxamine
What is the main function of Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (G-CSF)?
G-CSF stimulates the production of neutrophils in the bone marrow.
True or False: Plasmapheresis is a procedure used to treat blood disorders by removing plasma from the blood.
True
Fill in the blank: The drug _____ is commonly prescribed for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
Ibrutinib
What is the primary use of Sunitinib in hematologic conditions?
Sunitinib is used to treat certain types of cancer, including renal cell carcinoma and gastrointestinal stromal tumors.
Multiple Choice: Which vitamin is often supplemented to prevent neural tube defects in pregnant women with anemia? A) Vitamin C B) Vitamin B12 C) Folic Acid D) Vitamin D
C) Folic Acid
What condition is treated with the medication Eltrombopag?
Eltrombopag is used to treat immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).
True or False: The primary goal of anticoagulant therapy is to prevent blood clot formation.
True
