Hematology

Question 1

t/f bleeding from 2 or more mucocutaneous sites warrants further evaluation for bleeding disorder

Answer 1

true

Question 2

t/f the ISTH-BAT score should be used as a standardized tool to screen patients for bleeding disorders

Answer 2

true

Question 3

what is the most common inherited bleeding disorder in females?

Answer 3

vwd

Question 4

what prediction rule can help predict the likelihood of RA diagnosis 1 year after a patient presents with joint pain?

Answer 4

leiden prediction rule

Question 5

what is the first line DMARD for RA for high and low disease activity, respectively?

Answer 5

MTX - high activity
hydroxychloroquine - low activity

Question 6

t/f TRT offers little to no benefit for erectile dysfunction and sexual quality of life in men whose testosterone is unknown

Answer 6

true

Question 7

what score should be used to assess risk of bleeding in a patient with Afib with use of a DOAC?

Answer 7

direct oral anticoagulant score for bleeding risk (replaces HASBLED which is geared to warfarin)