Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia (IMTP) Flashcards
1
Q
What is Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia (IMTP)
A
Platelets coated with antibodies causing the immune system to destroy them in the spleen, bone marrow or liver.
2
Q
Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia is 2x more likely in females. What are the clinical signs?
A
Bloody stool or vomit
Epistaxis (nosebleed)
Petechiae
Ecchymosis
Weakness and Lethargy
3
Q
Diagnosis of Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia (IMTP)
A
-R/O other causes of thrombocytopenia
-Bone Marrow Exam
4
Q
What Steroid is sometimes used in treatment of IMTP?
A
Prednisone
5
Q
What Chemotherapy Drug is sometimes used in treatment of IMTP?
A
Vincristine
6
Q
What type of blood transfusion is used in treatment of IMTP?
A
Platelet-rich blood transfusion
7
Q
Why is a GI protectant given as part of treatment for IMHA and IMTP
A
I don’t know
