Anaemia investigation — Flashcards

D-Dimer is a marker of _____

There is an increased risk of VTE in nephrotic syndrome due to a _____

Metastatic Bone Pain may responsd to _____, bisphosphonates or radiotherapy

Common causes of acute leukocytosis include: _____ Steroids Acute Leukaemias

Hint: Reactive

Sodium valproate can cause _____ and Hyponatremia

Hint: FBC

Management of Minor Bleeding on warfarin INR > 8.0 involves: _____ Restart dose of vitamin K if INR still too high after 24hrs restart warfarin when INR <5.0

Management of No Bleeding on warfarin when INR >8.0 involves: _____ Repeat dose of vit K if INR still too high after 24 hours Restart when INR <5.0

APL can be distinguised from other types of AML based on: _____ Repsonsivness to all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA: tretinoin)

Hint: blood film

Management of No Bleeding on warfarin when INR 5.0-8.0 involves: _____ Reduce subsequent maintenance dose

Management of Minor Bleeding on warfarin when INR 5.0-8.0 involves: _____ Restart when INR <5.0