Lymphoma
Name an example of an aggressive lymphoma.
DLBCL (diffuse large B-cell lymphoma)
Burkitt's lymphoma
In bacterial meningitis, CSF glucose should be ___
Low
What parasitic infection can be diagnosed with a peripheral blood smear?
Malaria
Name a cause of microcytic anemia
Thalassemia
What medication can be used in a palliative setting to help with dyspnea?
Opioids
What is the LEAST desirable biopsy technique to diagnose lymphoma?
In viral meningitis, CSF protein should be ___
Elevated
What PBS finding is most in keeping with a MAHA (microangiopathic hemolytic anemia)?
Schistocytes
What is the mechanism by which B12/folate deficiency causes macrocytosis?
Ineffective DNA processing, impaired cell division
DKA is driven by a deficiency of ___
Insulin
What is the name of the staging system used in lymphoma?
Ann Arbor Staging
In aseptic meningitis, CSF glucose should be ___
Normal
What PBS finding is most concerning for an acute leukemia?
Blasts
True or false: A WBC count >100 is an indication for treatment in CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia)
False
What is the mode of transmission for Hepatitis A?
Fecal-oral
What are the pathognomonic cells of Hodgkin's lymphoma?
Reed-Sternberg cells
CSF fluid which is initially bloody and becomes more clear with subsequent vials is in keeping with ___
Bloody tap
What PBS finding is commonly seen in patients with CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia)?
Smudge cells
How many globin subunits make up a typical hemoglobin molecule?
Four
What infections are post-splenectomy patients at increased risk of developing?
Encapsulated organisms (e.g. Pneumococcal, Meningococcal, Haemophilus)
What class of medications should be avoided prior to biopsy in suspected lymphoma?
Steroids
What structure produces CSF?
Choroid plexus
Citrate collection tubes
What medication is commonly used in sickle cell disease to reduce the incidence of vaso-occlusive crises?
Hydroxyurea
Name an antifungal medication which can be used to treat aspergillosis.
Voriconazole
Posaconazole
Liposomal amphotericin B