Miscellaneous Flashcards
1
Q
In common variable immunodeficiency what is the problem
A
normal number of B cells but they do not make effective amounts of Ig
2
Q
WHat defect is seen in x linked bruton agammaglobulinemia
A
b cells and lymphoid tissue are dimineished
T cells are normal
3
Q
immunodeficiency + thrombocytopenia+ eczema
A
wiskott aldrich syndrome
4
Q
Side effects of tamoxifen
A
endometrial cancer and clots
5
Q
Side effects of aromatase
A
osteoporosis
6
Q
asymptomatic patient with multiple first degree relatives with breast cancer prohylaxis?
A
SERMS- tamoxifen and raloxifens