Hematology Flashcards
1
Q
Reticulocyre count in hemolytic anemia
A
normal to mildly increased
2
Q
Haptoglobin in hemolytic anemia
A
decreased
3
Q
Autoimmune disease where IgG autoantibodies against platelets, sometimes together with C3b, sensitize platelets for destruction
A
Acute idiopathic (immune) thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
4
Q
Autoimmune thrombocytopenia can be secondary to the ff;
A
SLE; immunodeficiency disorders, B-lymphocyte neoplasms
5
Q
Initial therapy in bleeding w ITP
A
corticosteroids
6
Q
Indication for platelet transfusion in ITP
A
significant bleeding or prior to emergency splenectomy
7
Q
Causes of secondary polycythemia
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chronic pulmonary disease and hypoxia; excessive renal or ectopic erythtopoeitin production as seen in renal tumors
