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Question 1

Hemochromatosis- Eti

Answer 1

Increased accumulation of iron- 5th decade, men, autosomal recessive, white,

Question 2

Hemochromatosis- Sx

Answer 2

Arthopathy, slate grey to bronze skin pigment, cardiac enlargement, fatigue, cirrhosis

Question 3

Hemochromatosis- Dx

Answer 3

Elevated liver test, iron/ferratin, liver biopsy- iron deposits

Question 4

Hemochromatosis- Tx

Answer 4

avoid iron food, Remove iron containing blood, deferoxamine to treat iron overload

Question 5

Hemophilia- Definition

Answer 5

Hereditary bleeding disorders due to deficiency in clotting factors.

Question 6

DVT- definition

Answer 6

Thrombus formation in deep vein of body, most commonly legs due to inactivity, medications & clotting abnormalities

Question 7

Thrombocytopenia- Definition

Answer 7

Low platelet count leading to abnormal bleeding due to decrease in marrow or increased breakdown in blood, spleen or liver. Vit B 12, aplastic anemia, leukemia, myelodysplatic syndrome

Question 8

Pulmonary embolism- Definition

Answer 8

Migration of thrombi from deep venous system to lungs. Abrupt onset of pleuritic chest pain, SOB, hypoxia

Question 9

Common conditions that predispose to thromboses

Answer 9

Venous statsis, trauma/ surg, catheter, pregnancy, estrogen, atheroscrlosis, smoking, hormone replacement