Hem/Onc Flashcards
1
Q
Immunoglobulin G (IgG) autoantibody will bind with platelets. Platelets are then cycled through the spleen and at that point the spleen destroys the platelets!
A
ITP
2
Q
ITP commonly affects
A
- children after virus with excessive bruising and bleeding in mucosa
- adults tend to be chronic, women > men
3
Q
These meds can cause what. •Cimetidine • Gold products • Heparin • Quinine • Sulfonamides • Thiazides
A
ITP
4
Q
2 complications of ITP
A
Systemic lupus
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
5
Q
expression of the average volume and size of individual erythrocytes.
A
MVC
6
Q
main component of RBC’s and the essential protein that binds and transports oxygen throughout body
A
Hgb
7
Q
measures the % of a given volume of whole blood that is occupied by erythrocytes (RBC concentration)
A
Hct
8
Q
the maximum amount of iron needed to saturate the plasma or serum transferrin
A
Total iron binding capacity (TIBC)
9
Q
measures the amount of circulating iron that is bound to transferrin
A
Serum iron
10
Q
Lab Used to quickly define differential diagnosis is
A
MVC
