Pathology EMQ template.

Name: Laura T

Candidate number:

Theme: Thrombosis

OPTION LIST

A	Abciximab	I	Lupus anti-coagulant
B	Anti-thrombin deficiency	J	Polycythaemia
C	Aspirin	K	Protein S deficiency
D	Clopidogrel	L	Pregnancy
E	DIC	M	Raised plasma homocysteine
F	Factor V Leiden	N	Streptokinase
G	Hypertension	O	Tissue Plasminogen activator
H	Long distance travel	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. Clinical situation where APTT prolonged and not corrected by 50:50 mix with normal plasma

2. Is not a risk factor for venous thrombosis

3. Enhances conversion of plasminogen to plasmin

4. Activates fibrin bound plasminogen only

5. Most common cause of inherited thrombophilia.

ANSWERS

1. I

2. G

3. N

4. O

5. F