PLATELET DISORDERS Flashcards

1
Q

decreased # of platelets

A

Thrombocytopenia

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2
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Associated with immunologically mediated
destruction of platelets

what type is this?
seen in children

seen in females

A

Idiopathic (Immune) Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Acute ITP

Chronic ITP

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3
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microangiopathic hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia

Preceded by an E. coli infection (0157: H7)-endothelial injury due to a toxin

A

Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome

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4
Q

platelet count >900,000/mm3

causes hypercoagulability, leading to venous thrombosis

A

Thrombocytosis

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