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Hematology Flashcards

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A patient presents with HSM, target cells, hypochromia. Suspect…

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thalassemia

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A ptient presents with macrocytosis and hypersegmented neutrophils. This is..

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Vitamin B12 deficiency

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What is the leading cause of death in individuals with sickle cell?

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infection

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What organisms are the most common causes of osteomyelitis in sickle cell patients?

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salmonella and staph aureus

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What is the treatment for TTP vs Aaiha?

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TTP - plasmapheresis

AIHA - immunosuppressant

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What is the most common complication of sickle cell trait?

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painless hematuria

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A patient presents with cafe au lait spots, pancytopenia, short stature, middle ear abnormalities and horseshoe kidneys. This is..

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fanconi’s anemia

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A patient presents wit red aplasia and congenital abnormalities including short stature, webbed neck, cleft lip and shied chest. this is..

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diamond blackfan syndrome

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A patient presents with sickle cell crisis - what medication is best for preventing crises?

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hydroxyurea, stimulates fetal hemoglobin development

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