Thrombocytopenia Flashcards
1
Q
What is a normal platelet count?
A
150-400 K
2
Q
What finding is present in approximately 20% of patients with pernicious anemia?
A
thrombocytopenia
3
Q
The presence of what can cause pseudothrombocytopenia?
A
EDTA agglutinins
4
Q
What cloting deficiency can cause an increase in megakaryocytes?
A
immune thrombocytopenia
5
Q
What is the surgical treatment for ITP?
A
splenectomy
6
Q
What receptor is implicated during HIT?
A
FC-gamma-R-two
7
Q
What is the most common cause of thrombocytopenia?
A
drugs
8
Q
In what two situations should a bone marrow biopsy be reserved for?
A
older than 60 with isolated thrombocytopenia
multiple cell lines affected
