hematology Flashcards
1
Q
ITP - symptoms
A
- asymptomatic petechiae + ecchymosis
- mucocutaneous bleeding (epistaxis, hematuria, GI bleed)
2
Q
ITP - tx?
A
- plt > 30k w/o bleeding, observe
- plt <30k or bleeding, IVIg, steroids
3
Q
DIC - associated with which conditions?
A
- sepsis
- trauma
- malignancy
- OB complications
4
Q
TTP - clinical presentation
A
- renal failure
- fever
- neuro abnormalities
5
Q
severe microcytic/hypochromic anemia in young child - most likely what disease?
A
thalassemia major (congenital hemolytic anemia)
6
Q
acute chest syndrome - treatment?
A
- ceftriaxone PLUS azithromycin
- IV fluids
- pain control
7
Q
most common cause of hereditary thrombophilia?
A
factor V leiden
