18 Questions
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with anemia in myeloma?
Polyuria
What is the main secretion by myeloma cells?
Paraprotein
Which condition can cause visual failure, CNS symptoms, and heart failure in myeloma?
Hyperviscosity syndrome
Which of the following is NOT a common lab finding in myeloma?
Low serum creatinine
What is the main criteria for initiation of treatment in myeloma?
Renal failure
Which treatment option is specifically mentioned for elderly patients with myeloma?
Thalidomide
What is the best initial treatment for Polycythaemia Vera?
Phlebotomy
Which symptom is NOT a specific clinical feature of Polycythaemia Vera?
Jaundice
What lab finding is characteristic of Polycythaemia Vera?
Increased Uric Acid levels
Which treatment for Polycythaemia Vera requires no myelosuppression?
Interferon-α
What is the characteristic complication seen in secondary Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in Polycythaemia Vera patients?
Thrombocytosis
What is the clinical significance of basophilia in Myeloproliferative Disorders (MPDs)?
It is common in all MPDs
What is the most common leukemia in the western world?
Chronic Lymphoid Leukemias (CLL)
Which of the following is a clinical feature of CLL?
Painless tonsillar enlargement
Which of the following is a prognostic marker for CLL?
Deletion of 13q14
What is a common lab finding in CLL patients?
Normocytic normochromic anemia
What type of treatment is usually given for CLL?
Conservative therapy for symptom control
Which of the following is NOT a chemotherapeutic agent used in CLL?
Methotrexate
Test your knowledge on the treatment and management of bone diseases including hypercalcemia, compression paraplegia, anemia, bleeding, and infections. Explore options such as pamidronate, clodronate, zoledronic acid, decompression laminectomy, irradiation, corticosteroids, transfusion, plasmapheresis, Ig concentrates, and antibiotics.
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