STEP2 WEEK 1 Exam Reviews Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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Immunodeficiency marked by recurrent bac/fungal/opprotunistic infxns and ecz4ma and thrombocytopenia
A
wiskott aldrich
2
Q
immunodeficiency due to thymic aplasia leading to viral and fingal infections. Will have other findingings like caridiac and cranofacial abnormalities
A
digeorge
3
Q
what needs to be screened/checked prior to starting a TNF-a inhibitor?
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latent TB
4
Q
Management of acute pain cirisis in sickle cell
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IV fluifd, supplmental O2, pain control.
5
Q
Plasmapheresis is used to treat what?
A
hyperviscosity syndrome, TTP, and sometimes pancreatitis
