Hematology 🩸 Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of renal failure in multiple myeloma?
A
PANIC
P=Paraprotein deposition
A=Amyloid
N=NSAIDs
I=Infection
C=Calcium level raised
2
Q
A 65 years old male presented with spontaneous gum bleedings. Given the diagnosis what is the next best step?
A
Bone marrow examination to exclude B cell malignancy
(Dx-ITP.ITP associated with B cell malignancy)
3
Q
Features of TTP
A
FART-N
F=Fever
A=Anemia (MAHA)
R=Renal impairment
T=Thrombocytopenia
N=Neurological sequele
4
Q
Shape of RBC in TTP
A
Schistocytes
5
Q
Cell surface receptors of platelet-
A
TEA on plate
T= Thrombin
E= Epinephrine
A=ADP
6
Q
What are the platelet glycoproteins
A
GP 2b/3a
GP 1b/5/9
GP 1a/2a
GP 6
7
Q
Platelet glycoproteins bind to-
A
Fibrinogen
Collagen
Von Willebrand Factor
