Pathology EMQ template.

Name: Naeem Meghjee

Theme: Obstetric Haematology

 

OPTION LIST

 

A	HELLP	I	AFLOP
B	HUS	J	TTP
C	Increase in plasma volume	K	White blood cells
D	Protein S	L	Gestational
E	Factor V Leiden	M	Anti-Phospholipid syndrome
F	DIC	N	Increase in Red cell mass
G	Increase destruction of Red cells	O	Pre-eclampsia
H	Protein C	P	PTG20210A (↑ thrombin)

 

 

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 cause of a platelet count of <150 x 10⁹/l

 

 

2. Type of micro-angiopathtic syndrome that worsens for 48 hours after delivery

 

 

3. Falls to half the basal level during pregnancy

 

 

4. Main reason for the mild anaemia seen in pregnancy

 

 

5. Which inherited thrombophilia has the highest relative risk of causing VTE (Venous Thrombo-embolism)

 

 

 

ANSWERS

1. L

2. A

3. D

4. C

5. E