Haem/ Oncology Flashcards
1
Q
Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Labs ?
Mx?
A
Hyperkalaemia
Hyperphosphataemia
Hyperuricemia
Hypocalcaemia
AKI
IV hydration
Allopurinol - prevents further UA formation
2
Q
Encapsulated organisms asplenic patients are at risk for ?
A
Strep. Pneumoniae
Neisseria meningitidis
Haem. Influenzae
Klebsiella
Salmonella
Mycoplasma
C. Pneumoniae
Yersinia enterocolitica
3
Q
Signs of asplenia on film?
A
Howell-jolly bodies
Target cells
4
Q
TTP Pentad ?
Cause ?
Mx ?
A
Fever
Anaemia MAHA
Thrombocytopenia
Neuro Sx
Renal impairment
Deficiency of AdamTS13 and antibodies
Plasmapheresis
Then steroids
Rituximab
