LEARN BETTER Flashcards
what kind of anaemia can cause macrocytic cells?
folate
B12
what might a lymphoma patient present with dentally?
atypical infection
bleeding
lymphadenopathy
gum infiltration
what are the stages of clot formation?
vasoconstricition
platelet aggregation
coagulation cascade
what can cause immune mediated platelet destruction?
portal hypertension
autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura
what does tranexamic acid do?
inhibits clot breakdown
what can increase warfarin activity?
amoxicillin
anti fungals
analgesics
what can decrease warfarin activity?
carbamezipine
nystatin
analgesics
what are oral signs of coagulopathy?
spontaneous bleeding
what is idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura?
autoimmune prolonged bleeding
avoid NSAIDs and aspirin
treat with steroids
what is normal platelet count?
150-400x10(power of nine)/litre
how does alcohol cause coagulopathy?
bleeding because cirrhosis
thrombocytopenia because bone marrow suppressed
what type of anaemia can cause candidiasis?
B12
folate
coeliac disease causes what kind of anaemia?
folate
iron
what type of xrays can be taken to look at GI system?
plain
contrast using barium swallow
what can peptic ulcers cause?
bleeding and perforation
how to treat coeliac disease?
osteoporosis prophylaxis
gluten free
what are some extraintestinal signs of IBD?
autoimmune hepatitis/arthritis
skin lesions
DVT/PE
ocular inflammation
what could be some oral signs of crohns?
poss bronj ulcers mucosal tags cobbletone mucosa angular chelitis