hematology board review

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hematology


 
  
Created Apr 18, 2011
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rencicj

 

 
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1
In AIHA, what is approach if severe anemia and no compatible blood? 
 
give ABO/Rh matched, that's fine
2
What is most common toxicity of bortezomib? 
 
neuropathy
3
What is inheritance of G6PD? 
 
x-linked so should go from mom to son
4
What pathological finding is seen in WBC in AML? 
 
auer rods
5
 What are treatments for PV?
 
phlebomtomy (< 45 for men, < 42 for women)+ low dose ASA, hydroxyurea if phlebotomy...
6
Which disease affects both PTT and bleeding time? 
 
vWD disease
7
How does TRALI present? 
 
within 6 hours of transfusion usually associated with plasma 
8
What is prophylactic therapy for SC dz with stroke?
 
monthly erythrocyte transfusions (2 units)Why? 70% probability of recurrence; transfusions...
9
what is rx of choice for Waldenstroms? 
 
rituximab
10
How do you treat a patient perioperatively with ET? 
 
platelet apheresis followed by hydroxyurea post op
11
How do you treat pure red cell aplasia (e.g. HIV with parvovirus)? 
 
transfusion and IvIg

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