Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma are differentiated based on the presence of _____ cells upon histological examination

Diagnostic criteria for smouldering myeloma: 1. _____ 2. Absence of symptoms (and organ involvement)

What is the diagnosis of a 40 year-old construction worker who felt a severe sudden back pain radiates down the back of the leg? _____

What is the first-line analgesic for herniated disc? _____

Patients with superior vena cava obstruction may be given an initial dose of _____ in unstable patients with suspected/known malignancy

Hint: drug

~75% of patients with herniated discs will improve after _____ due to re-absorption of the prolapsed disc over-time

Hint: time

Vaccinations against H.influenzae type b, meningococcus groups B & C, S. pneumoniae are given _____

Hint: timing

What physical examination can test for herniated disc? _____

Superior vena cava obstruction can rarely be caused by _____ of intravascular devices (e.g. central venous catheters, pacemaker leads, or dialysis catheter)

The 2 main management options for superior vena cava obstruction are _____ and Chemotherapy &/or Radiotherapy

Hint: Surgical