Pathology EMQ template.

Name:Selena Slater

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Theme: Stem Cell Transplantation

OPTION LIST

A	Acyclovir	I	Relapse
B	Allogenic BM transplant	J	Scleroderma
C	Autologous BM transplant	K
D	Chemotherapy only	L
E	Foscarnet	M
F	Ganciclovir	N
G	GVHD	O
H	Infection	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. A 25 yr old male recently had a bone marrow transplant (BMT). Is suffering from nausea and diarrhoea, and he has noticed red blisters on his palms. Investigations show a raised bilirubin and decreased LFTs

2. A 33 yr old female has recently had a BMT, and has now acquired CMV. What is the 1^st line treatment?

3. A 68 yr old female has recently been diagnosed with lymphoma. She has just retired and wants to see her grandchildren grow up. What is the recommended treatment?

4. A 42 yr old male has noticed hardening of his skin and joint contractures. He had a BMT over 4 months ago.

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ANSWERS

1. G

2. F

3. C

4. G

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