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CRAB: hyperCalcemia, Renal insufficency, Anemia and Bone/Back lesion pain. Dx?

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Multiple Myeloma

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What is Thrombocytosis?

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Too many platelets

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What is the Vitamin for Folate?

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B9

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What is RDW? Explain.

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  • Degree of variation in RBC size.

- Normal is <15% variation.

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5
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What does TIBC stand for?

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Total Iron Binding Capacity

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Explain importance of TIBC

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Carton of eggs →

  • If carton is full (high) of eggs (Fe), binding capacity is low
  • If carton is empty (low), binding capacity is high
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7
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2 MC types of microcytic anemia

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  • Iron Deficiency Anemia

- Thalassemia

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What is leukocytosis?

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Too many WBCs

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Pt. presents with headache, dizziness, pruritus after showering. He has HTN and splenomegaly. Dx?

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Polycythemia Vera

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Pt. was treated for iron deficiency anemia 6 weeks ago. Today she presents with normal values. What should be done next? Why?

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  • Check serum ferritin level

- It takes 4-6 mo to replenish so Rx should continue for a 4-6 mo.

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Labs seen with Von Willebrand Disease (VWD):

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Prolonged bleed time ± prolonged PTT

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In what population of pts. must a PA be aggressive with spotting and treating anemia? Why?

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  • Elderly

- They won’t survive a large GI bleed.

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13
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What virus is Hodgkin’s associated with?

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EBV

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14
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How do we know the difference of Iron Deficiency Anemia vs. Thalassemia?

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  • Iron studies

- Normal RDW (USE THIS ONE), Serum Fe, TIBC and serum Ferritin in Thalassemia.

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MC presentation (color, size) of Anemia of Chronic Disease

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Normocytic, Normochromic

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How do we Tx Anemia of Chronic Disease?

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Tx underlying cause

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In a 45yo vs. 75 yo with B12 and Folate Deficiencies, what are the differences in presentation?

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  • Both: Unexplained weakness
  • Younger: Paresthesias
  • Elderly: Cognitive changes
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18
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How do we check/Dx B12 Deficiency?

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  • Dx: Serum cobalamin levels
  • ↑ Serum Homocysteine
  • ↑Methyl-Malonic Acid (MAA)
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19
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What presents with splenomegaly, gingival hyperplasia and Auer rods?

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Acute Myelogenous Leukemia

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RDW in Chronic (>3 mo) would show what and why?

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  • Normal at <15 % variation in size.

- All RBCs are small and don’t vary like they would in acute.

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21
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Tx for Polycythemia Vera

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  • Phlebotomy
  • Hydroxyurea
  • ASA
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What is thrombocytopenia?

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Low platelet count

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23
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What does it mean to have petechiae and purpura?

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Bleeding under the skin.

-Many petechiae lead to purpura.

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24
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If Polys and Lymphs are numerically nearby, think _____

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Viral infection

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25
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Reed-Sternberg Cell pathognomonic in:

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Hodgkin’s

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26
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What is seen on x-ray for Multiple Myeloma?

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Lytic lesions

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27
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Bariatric surgery is an RF for ____ D/T ____:

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  • Iron Deficiency Anemia

- ↓ iron absorption

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28
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Oral Tx for Lead poisoning

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Succimer

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29
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Tx for Sickle Cell

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Hydroxyurea

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30
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Painless supraclavicular or anterior cervical triangle lymph node mass. Sxs: F, night sweats, wt. loss. Dx?

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Hodgkin’s

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BEST Dx lab test for Thalassemia

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Hemoglobin Electrophoresis

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32
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What does it mean infection-wise when the Monocytes are elevated?

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Infection >24 hr bc that’s when Monos come out.

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33
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What iron is usually given Rx and why?

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  • Ferrous Sulfate

- GI issues with highest and too many pills to take with lowest.

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34
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MC gene in Polycythemia Vera

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Janus kinase 2 gene (JAK2)

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35
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What is the expected duration to treat for B12 deficiency?

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Usually life-long

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36
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Koilonychia is seen in:

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Iron Deficiency Anemia

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37
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If Polys and Lymphs are numerically REALLY far apart, think _____

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Bacterial infection

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38
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MC marker of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP). High or low?

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Severe ↓ ADAMTS13

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39
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What is seen in Protein electrophoresis of Multiple Myeloma?

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Bence-Jones proteins

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40
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What is the name of B12?

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Cobalamin

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41
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2 MC conditions associated with Eosinophils

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  • Allergic reactions

- Parasitic infections

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42
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What is seen on peripheral blood smear for Multiple Myeloma?

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Rouleaux

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43
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Why is RDW normal in Thalassemia?

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-There is no iron problem, the problem is making Hemoglobin.

44
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What type of hemoglobin does hydroxyurea increase?

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HbF (fetal hemoglobin)

45
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What is the only vitamin deficiency to result in neuro symptoms?

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B12 (Cobalamin)

46
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What presents with splenomegaly and Philadelphia chromosome t(9;22)?

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Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)

47
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What makes a RBC red?

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Hemoglobin

48
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Tx for Primary Immune Thrombocytopenia

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  • Kids: observe ± IVIG (severe w/bleed)

- Adults: Steroids > IVIG; Platelets <20K - transfusion, splenectomy

49
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Pt. on chemo presents with temp >101 F and neutrophil < 500. Dx?

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Neutropenic Fever

50
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An elderly pt. is being treat for Iron Deficiency Anemia. After 1 mo of Tx, her Hgb and Hct haven’t changed much. What is the next step? Why?

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  • Check Reticulocyte count

- To see if bone marrow is producing RBCs.

51
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Peripheral smear: spherocytes and Howell-Jolly body. Dx?

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Hereditary Spherocytosis

52
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Hyperdense lines at metaphyses (“lead lines”) seen in:

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Lead poisoning

53
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How long does it take total WBC count to react to infection?

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At least 12 hrs

  • So polys and lymphs are already circulating in this time.
  • Immunocompromised might not even show a difference.
54
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↑ hemoglobin, ↑ RBC mass, leukocytosis, and thrombocytosis. Dx?

A

Polycythemia Vera

55
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What does “chromic” mean in Anemia? What terms are used to differentiate?

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  • Color

- Hypo, normo, hyper

56
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What is MCH?

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RBC color AKA Hemoglobin content

57
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What Dx is complicated by Minimal Change Disease?

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Hodgkin’s lymphoma

58
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Tx for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)

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ASAP Plasma exchange + IV corticosteroids + Rituximab

59
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What antipsychotic causes agranulocytosis (severely dangerous leukopenia/neutropenia)?

60
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Tx for Tumor Lysis Syndrome

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IVF + ER dialysis (with multiple electrolyte abnormalities)

61
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How many days after chemo should nadir be in absolute neutrophil count?

62
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Thrombocytopenia is usually the ONLY lab abnormality seen in:

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Primary Immune Thrombocytopenia

63
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What labs are seen in Aplastic Crisis?

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↓ Hb + reticulocytopenia

64
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Schistocytes are seen in what 2 Dx’s?

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Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)

65
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  • Platelet 10-20K + mucosal bleeding OR

- Platelet < 10K and no bleeding are treated with:

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Steroids or IVIG (or both)

66
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In what Dx can we find recurrent DVTs, spontaneous abortions, or CV events?

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Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome

67
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Mgmt of Red Man Syndrome

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  • Antihistamine (Diphenhydramine) and stop offending agent.

- Can restart med slower without true anaphylaxis and resolved Sxs.

68
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Tx for Neutropenic Fever

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PCN (or 4th gen. Ceph) + Vanco

69
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What lab would be affected by Hemophilia A, B, C?

70
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What is the ONLY D/O causing increase in mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC)?

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Hereditary Spherocytosis

71
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Which lab tests platelet function and health?

A

Bleed time

72
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Tx for Hereditary Spherocytosis

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Daily Folic Acid

73
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Dx for Sickle Cell Disease

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↑ reticulocytes, ↓ Hct, Hgb

74
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What risk does a high INR on Warfarin have?

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Bleed risk

75
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If INR is <5, what is the mgmt?

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Lower dose or omit

76
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Tx for Acute Chest Syndrome in SCD

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Broad-spectrum antibiotics admit to ICU

77
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Difference between Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP):

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  • DIC has LOW Fibrinogen

- TTP has normal Fibrinogen

78
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Recurrent DVTs and pulmonary embolism. Dx?

A

Factor V Leiden

79
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Labs seen in Beta Thalassemia

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  • ↑ HgbF

- Codocytes (target cells)

80
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Tx for severe Iron Deficiency Anemia

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PO Ferrous Sulfate (unless showing Sxs CHF)

81
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What is ESR?

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Nonspecific marker of inflammation

82
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MCC of mortality in sickle cell patients

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Acute Chest Syndrome (ACS)

83
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What anticoagulation med is CI in pregnancy?

84
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Pt.: Short stature, deaf, skin hyper/hypopigmentation, cafe-au-lait spots, renal abnormalities. Labs: Macro anemia and↑ fetal hemoglobin (HgF). Dx?

A

Fanconi Anemia

85
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Young kid with lymphadenopathy*, limping, bone pain. Lymphoblasts on peripheral smear. Dx?

A

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)

86
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What PE is seen with Von Willebrand Disease (VWD)?

A

Mucosal bleeding

87
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MC heme manifestation in chronic alcoholics

A

Macrocytosis

88
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Dx for Hereditary Spherocytosis

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Osmotic fragility test

89
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What Dx presents post URI with thrombocytopenia?

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Primary immune thrombocytopenia

90
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What mandates antibiotic treatment for Neutropenic Fever?

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Single oral temp. of 101F (38.3C) or 100.4 for >1 hr

91
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Labs seen in Aplastic Crisis

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↓ Hemoglobin and ↓Reticulocyte count

92
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Dx for Polycythemia Vera

93
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Hodgkin vs. Non-Hodgkin

A

H: Localized, single group of nodes
NH: Multiple, peripheral nodes

94
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Post chemo initiation. HyperUricemia, HyperK, HyperPhos, HypoCa+. Dx?

A

Tumor Lysis Syndrome

95
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In a person with normal marrow function, what is the mean life span of platelets?

96
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What is a potential adverse effect associated with unfractionated heparin?

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Thrombocytopenia

97
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AA man is placed on Primaquine for travel to Africa. Within 5 wks he presents complaining of fatigue. CBC shows anemia. What diagnostic study should be performed? Why?

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  • G6PD assay

- Antimalarials, sulfas, nitro cause oxidative stress

98
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Your patient has been treated for Fe deficiency anemia. What do you check to see if treatment is working?

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↑ Reticulocyte (immature/new RBCs)

99
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Tx for Pernicious Anemia

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Steroids + B12

100
Q

Tx of choice for mild Hemophilia A Deficiency and for severe bleed

A

Mild: DDAVP daily
Severe: Factor VIII infusion

101
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Pregnant pt. presents with sudden onset bleeding and severe pain (placenta abrupto). She has an elevated PT and PTT. How would you treat this?

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  • FFP/packed RBCs

- D/T DIC

102
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Pt. presents for routine check-up. He has ↓ serum iron, ↓ total iron binding capacity (TIBC), and ↑ ferritin. Dx?

A

Anemia of chronic disease (Normocytic, Normochromic)

103
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Pt. presents for routine check-up. He has ↓ serum iron, ↓ total iron binding capacity (TIBC), and ↑ ferritin. What is the Tx?

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  • Monthly Erythropoietin (EPO) injections

- Dx: Anemia of chronic disease

104
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Pt. presents with labs showing target cells (ringed sideroblasts) and basophilic stippling. Also has ↑ serum iron. What would be the diagnosis?

A

Lead poisoning

105
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What is the next step in mgmt with Fe deficiency in adults >60yo and microcytic hypochromic anemia? Why?

A
  • Colonoscopy

- Worry about colon CA until proven otherwise

106
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What is the best treatment for a pt. with CKD and labs showing Cr 21, HgB 6.8?

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-Transfusion (HgB <7, anytime)

107
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47 yo female presents to the ED. She has Hx of DM and CHF and has darkening skin with elevated liver enzymes. What is the Dx?

A

Hemochromatosis “Bronze Diabetes”

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