Hematology Flashcards
1
Q
Which drugs trigger hemolysis. In G-6-PD deficiency?
A
1.Sulfa drugs (cotrimoxazole)
2. Primaquine
3. Quinidine
4. Dapsone
5. Nitrofurantoin
2
Q
What is HIT?
A
Heparin induced thrombocytopenia
3
Q
When should you suspect HIT?
A
When a patient receiving heparin has a decrease in platelet count, particularly more than 50% of the baseline
