AHI - Alterations in Hematology: Polycythemia,
Thrombocytopenia, DIC Questions With Complete Solutions
1-2 weeks Correct Answer How long could it take HITTS to
manifest?
150,000 Correct Answer A low platelet count is generally less
than ____________.
50% Correct Answer Polycythemia is characterized by a
hematocrit greater than _________ and the overproduction of
RBC's.
5000 Correct Answer A platelet count of less than ________ is
considered potentially fatal due to the risk for spontaneous
bleeding.
antibodies Correct Answer Acquired hemolytic anemias like
autoimmune disorders or prior transfusions are caused by
___________ that attack and destroy RBC's.
anticoagulants Correct Answer What type of medication might
help to reduce fibrin into FDP's and cut off the clotting cascade?
argatroban Correct Answer What medication is a thrombin
inhibitor used to stop the coagulation cascade?
corticosteroids Correct Answer What type of medication is
used to suppress the immune system when treating some forms
of acquired hemolytic anemia?
, decreased Correct Answer Factor assays are __________ in
DIC.
diagnose underlying cause Correct Answer What is the first
step in treating DIC?
dialysis Correct Answer What is one example of an acquired
hemolytic anemia caused by physical destruction of RBC's?
Hint: it's a form of treatment
DIC Correct Answer The following are manifestations of what
condition?:
- tachypnea, tachycardia, hypotension
- bloody stools
- cyanosis
- paralytic ileus
- kidney damage
disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) Correct Answer
What blood condition has an 80% mortality rate and can be
caused by an allergic reaction or cancer?
disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) Correct Answer
What condition is described as a bleeding and thrombotic
disorder that results in accelerated clotting, decreased clotting
factors, and eventually spontaneous hemorrhage?
erythropoietin Correct Answer What hormone produced by the
kidney stimulates RBC production?
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