Pathology EMQ template.

Name:Yu Jeat Chong

Theme:Disorders producing thrombocytopenia

 

OPTION LIST

 

A	Acute idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura	I	Post transfusion purpura
B	Chronic ITP	J
C	Heparin induced thrombocytopenia	K
D	Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura	L
E	Hemolytic uremic syndrome	M
F	Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome	N
G	Bernard Soulier syndrome	O
H	Disseminated intravascular coagulation	P

 

 

For each scenario below, choose the most appropriate answer from the list above. Each option may be used once, more than once or not at all.

 

1. Most common thrombocytopenia in children 2-6 years of age. Present with epistaxis, easy bruising, petechiae.

 

 

2. Most common cause of thrombocytopenia in hospitalized patients.

 

 

3. Most common cause of thrombocytopenia in adults. IgG antibodies against GPIIb-IIIa receptors usually with insidious onset.

 

 

4. Primarily occurs in children. Most often caused by endothelial damage due to E coli toxin.

 

 

5. Patient receiving blood has antibodies against other platelet antigens that are present on donor platelets.

 

 

 

ANSWERS

1. A

2. C

3. B

4. E

5. I