Pathology EMQ template.

Name: Stella Nikolaou

Candidate number: 00353796      

Theme: Obstetric haematology

 

OPTION LIST

 

A	Antithrombin III concentrate	I	Fresh Frozen Plasma
B	Alteplase	J	Intravenous immunoglobulin
C	Aspirin	K	LMWH
D	Aspirin and heparin	L	Prophylactic heparin and TED stockings
E	Azathioprine	M	Protamine sulphate
F	Dried factor VIII fraction	N	Protein C concentrate
G	Factor IX fraction	O	Recombinant factor VIIa
H	Factor XIII fraction	P	Warfarin

 

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. Which prophylactic treatment should pregnant women with pro-thrombotic risk factors receive?

 

2. If the mother has mechanical heart valves, which is the most effective prophylactic treatment safest for the mother?

 

3. If the mother has mechanical heart valves, which is the most effective prophylactic treatment safest for the fetus?

 

4. What is the suggested prophylaxis given to mother with a history of obstetric complications and thrombophilia?

 

5. Which is one of the treatment options in case of haemorrhage in mother with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)?

 

ANSWERS

1. L

2. P

3. K

4. D

5. J