Heme/Onc 3 - paraneoplastic syndromes Flashcards
1
Q
Lack of DTRs, delusions, and fatigue w/ RCC
A
autoimmune encephalitis
2
Q
Tx for neutropenic enterocolitis (typhlitis)
A
Abx, supportive care
3
Q
Med for Ogilvie syndrome
A
neostigmine
4
Q
↑soluble CD25
A
HLH
5
Q
HLH results from the inability of _____ to clear activated macrophages.
A
NK and cytotoxic T-cells
6
Q
Tx for HLH
A
etoposide, dexamethasone
7
Q
MAHA, thrombocytopenia, bleeding/bruising, neuro Sx, and renal dysfunction
A
TTP
8
Q
Lab for TTP
A
ADAMTS13 activity (low in TTP)
9
Q
A
hemophagocytosis
10
Q
The only FDA-approved anticoagulant for HIT
A
argatroban
11
Q
Anticardiolipin antibodies
A
APLA
12
Q
anti-β2-glycoprotein I antibodies
A
APLA
