This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A 35-year-old woman with neurologic symptoms presents with a markedly decreased platelet count. She ... (Read 63 times)

penza

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,022
on: Jun 25, 2018
A 35-year-old woman with neurologic symptoms presents with a markedly decreased platelet count. She has moderate anemia with many red cell fragments on the blood film, as well as polychromasia and nucleated red blood cells (RBCs).
 
  The prothrombin time (PT) and partial thromboplastin time (PTT) are both normal. Which of the following is most likely diagnosis?
 
  a. Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
  b. Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
  c. Hemolytic uremic syndrome
  d. DIC

Question 2

Which of the following is a commonly used drug that can cause thrombocytopenia?
 
  a. Warfarin
  b. Aspirin
  c. Ibuprofen
  d. Heparin


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

nikmaaacs

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 335
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura is characterized by thrombocytopenia, a microangiopathic hemolytic anemia with schistocytes (red cell fragments), and neurologic abnormalities. It is most common in women 30 to 40 years of age.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Heparin is associated with drug-induced thrombocytopenia; this is called heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, and it can have serious thrombotic complications. Warfarin does not affect the platelet count. Aspirin and ibuprofen both effect platelet function.


penza

  • Member
  • Posts: 1,022
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

Chelseyj.hasty

  • Member
  • Posts: 319
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.

Did you know?

To combat osteoporosis, changes in lifestyle and diet are recommended. At-risk patients should include 1,200 to 1,500 mg of calcium daily either via dietary means or with supplements.

Did you know?

The human body's pharmacokinetics are quite varied. Our hair holds onto drugs longer than our urine, blood, or saliva. For example, alcohol can be detected in the hair for up to 90 days after it was consumed. The same is true for marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, methamphetamine, and nicotine.

Did you know?

Asthma attacks and symptoms usually get started by specific triggers (such as viruses, allergies, gases, and air particles). You should talk to your doctor about these triggers and find ways to avoid or get rid of them.

Did you know?

The modern decimal position system was the invention of the Hindus (around 800 AD), involving the placing of numerals to indicate their value (units, tens, hundreds, and so on).

A Kiowa couple. The woman to the right is wearing an elk tooth dress. A Kiowa couple. The woman to the right is wearing an elk tooth dress.
Hypothyroidism. Hyposecretion of the thyroid gland produces the symptoms that are illustrated. Hypothyroidism. Hyposecretion of the thyroid gland produces the symptoms that are illustrated.
Chinese workers on a railway in the far West. “Without them,” Leland Stanford, president of the Cent Chinese workers on a railway in the far West. “Without them,” Leland Stanford, president of the Cent
Leonardo da Vinci, Study of a Woman's Head or of the Angel of the Vergine delle Rocce. Leonardo da Vinci, Study of a Woman's Head or of the Angel of the Vergine delle Rocce.
Elizabeth, a married 35-year-old woman, always thought that she followed a sensible diet Elizabeth, a married 35-year-old woman, always thought that she followed a sensible diet
Video: Allergic Rhinitis

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library