Organ Transplantation

Question 1

What is the only absolute contraindication to organ transplant?

Answer 1

HIV positive status

Question 2

Hyperacute rejection would happen as a result of?

Answer 2

Preformed antibodies

Question 3

Rejection occurring in the time frame of 1 week to 3 months is likely?

Answer 3

Acute rejection

Question 4

Current maintenance protocol for the prevention of acute rejection is?

Answer 4

Tacrolimus, mycophenolate, and prednisone if needed

Question 5

In the case of suspected acute liver rejection, with high GGT, ALP, bilirubin, what should be ruled out?

Answer 5

Biliary obstruction and vascular thrombosis

Question 6

Why must heart transplant patients have set ventricular biopsies in the months following transplant?

Answer 6

By the time clinical signs are present, you are passed the point for treatment. Must identify rejection as soon as possible.

Question 7

Acute rejection standard treatment is?

Answer 7

Steroid bolus

Question 8

Chronic transplant rejection is?

Answer 8

Untreatable