Haematology Flashcards
1
Q
major bleeding on warfarin
A
stop warfarin
IV vit K
prothrombin complex concentrate
2
Q
INR>8 minor bleeding
A
stop warfarin
iv vit k then recheck
restart when <5
3
Q
INR>8 no bleeding
A
stop warfarin
oral vit k then recheck
restart when <5
4
Q
INR 5-8 minor bleeding
A
stop warfarin
iv vit K
restart when <5
5
Q
INR 5-8 no bleeding
A
withhold 1 or 2 warfarin doses
reduce subsequent maintenance dose
6
Q
first line imaging for multiple myeloma
A
whole body MRI
7
Q
positive direct antiglobulin test coombs’ test
A
autoimmune haemolytic anaemia
8
Q
multiple myeloma features
A
crab
hypercalcaemia, renal failure, anaemia and bone fractures/lytic lesions
