ITP

Question 0

What are common s/s

Answer 0

Sudden bruising
bleeding from gums
Petechiae

Question 1

Which lab test marks this disease

Answer 1

Decreased platelet count

Question 2

When does this typically occur

Answer 2

1-4 weeks after a viral illness

Question 3

What are 3 of the lab tests performed

Answer 3

CBC
Bleeding time
Bone marrow aspiration

Question 4

Which things should not be done

Answer 4

Activity
Injections
Aspirin
NSAIDs

Question 5

What are the treatments

Answer 5

Prednisone
Platelet transfusion
IV immunoglobulin
Anti-D antibody
Splenectomy 
Bed rest

Question 6

Which med is given if platelet count is 20-50K

Answer 6

Prednisone

Question 7

Which med is given if platelet count is < 20k w/o bleeding

Answer 7

IV immunoglobulin

Question 8

Which med is given to prolong the survival of platelets

Answer 8

Anti-D antibody

Question 9

Which med rapidly increases the platelet count

Answer 9

IV immunoglobulin

Question 10

Which med is given if platelets are < 20k with bleeding

Answer 10

IV immunoglobulin
Prednisone
Anti-D antibody

Question 11

What is the main focus of treatment

Answer 11

Prevent or control bleeding