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Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)

Inhibition or deficiency of ADAMTS 13

Which of the following mechanisms best describes the pathophysiology of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)?

vWF Multimers are not degraded

Which of the following pathophysiologic findings is most likely associated with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)?

Microthrombi (and Emboli)

Which of the following pathophysiologic findings occurs in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)?

Symptoms

FAT RN Pentad

Which of the following acronyms or mnemonics is associated with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)?

Fever

Which of the following findings can be seen in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)?

Anemia

Thrombocytopenia

Renal Dysfunction

Neurologic Abnormalities (Altered Mental status)

Treatment 

Plasmapheresis

Which of the following is the most appropriate empiric treatment for patients with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)?

Corticosteroids

Which of the following is an appropriate treatment for patients with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)?

Splenectomy

Which of the following is an appropriate treatment for patients with refractory thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)?

Von Willebrand Disease

Mixed platelet and coagulation disorder

Which best describes the pathophysiology of Von Willebrand disease?

Mechanism

Autosomal Dominant Condition Leading to Reduced vWF

What is the most common mode of inheritance for Von Willebrand disease?

Defect in platelet plug formation

Labs

Increased Bleeding Time

Of the following, which is most likely attributed to a patient with Von Willebrand disease?

PTT increased

Factor VIII decreased

Normal platelet count

Treatment

DDAVP (synthetic vasopressin)

Which of the following medications is most commonly used to treat Von Willebrand disease via its effects on factor VIII release?

Hemophilia

Cause/Mechanism

Genetic Mutation

Which of the following best describes the mechanism for Hemophilia?

Assessment

Prolonged Bleeding

On assessment of a patient with Hemophila, which of the following is most likely to be observed?

Pain

Hemarthrosis

Interventions

Clotting Factor Replacement Therapy

Which of the following is an intervention for Hemophilia?

DDAVP (Desmopressin Acetate)

Antifibrinolytic Therapy

Analgesics

Considerations

Genetic Counseling

Which of the following is an important consideration for patients with Hemophilia?

Prevent Injury

Coagulation Disorders

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