Drug Induced Hemolytic Anemia Flashcards
1
Q
List some signs and symptoms of DIHA. (9)
A
dyspnea, fever, tachycardia, flank pain, hemoglobinemia, hemoglobinuria, jaundice, renal failure, and shock
2
Q
What differential diagnosis has a titer >or= 1000 at 4*C with no fever, chills, or body aches?
A
CHD
3
Q
What differential diagnosis has a positive donath-landsteiner test, fever, hemoglobinuria, and flank pain?
A
pCH
4
Q
DIHA has a _____ eluate, _____ titer for drug dependent antibody, and fever, hemoglobinuria, and body aches.
A
Negative eluate and positive titer
5
Q
How is DIHA treated?
A
discontinue the drug immediately
6
Q
there is a higher occurrence of DIHA in ______ and ______ ______ patients.
A
HIV and sickle cell patients
