Heme/Onc Flashcards
1
Q
Pts with Down syndrome are at increased risk for developing what hemonc disorder later in life?
A
Acute leukemia
2
Q
A patient with with a hx of Papillary thyroid carcinoma has remained asymptomatic with TSH of 4.8 (0.5-5.0) and T4 of 1.3 (0.8-1.8)
how should their levothyroxine be managed?
A
Increase levothyroxine to decrease TSH to lower normal
–suppressing TSH with levo has shown to decrease risk of recurrent disease
3
Q
What is the inheritance pattern of Hemophilia A?
A
X-linked recessive disorder
4
Q
Which lung malignancy is associated with SIADH? how do you correct related electrolyte abnormalities?
A
Small Cell Carcinoma
hyponatremia - Water restriction
