Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

In sickle cell disease antibiotic prophylaxis with _____ is given at ages >3months until 5 years old (or lifelong)

Patients with sickle cell disease are given _____ to prevent infection with encapsulated organisms

Acute haemolytic crisis in sickle cell disease may require _____

Hint: management

List of the acute complications/crisis in sickle cell disease: _____

_____ is considered in severe vaso-occlusive crisis/events, e.g. acute chest syndrome or stroke

Hint: Management

Sickle cell disease will likely cause chronic _____ presenting with persistent fatigue, pallor, & delayed growth in children

Vaso-occlusive crisis is also known as _____ crisis

_____ is the most common cause of osteomyelitis in patients with sickle cell disease

hydroxycarbamide(hydroxyurea) is useful in the treatment of sickle cell disease because it increases ↑ levels of _____ (typically >15%)

What is the best initial investigation for sickle cell anaemia? _____

Hint: NOT FBC