Chronic and Acute Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

Which of the following disorders is characterized by blood vessels that become more fragile?

Senile purpura

What is the main characteristic of abnormal bleeding associated with thrombocytopenia or abnormal platelet function?

Petechiae

What is the most common site for giant cavernous hemangiomas?

Liver

What causes senile purpura?

Fragility of blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of scurvy?

Severe lack of vitamin C in the diet Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between arterial, venous, and capillary bleeding?

Pressure at which the blood is coming out Signup and view all the answers

What platelet count is considered low in the diagnosis of thrombocytopenia?

Below 50,000/microliter Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common clinical feature of thrombocytopenia?

Iron deficiency anemia Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment option is specifically mentioned in the text for Chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura?

Corticosteroids Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of thrombocytopenia without anemia or neutropenia?

Autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between acute and chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura in terms of duration?

Acute resolves in less than 6 months, chronic lasts longer than 6 months Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a method to increase platelet count mentioned in the text?

High-dose intravenous immunoglobulin therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is post-transfusion purpura (PTP) characterized by?

Severe thrombocytopenia occurring after a blood transfusion Signup and view all the answers

Which drugs increase platelet production by activating the thrombopoietin receptor on megakaryocytes?

Romiplostim and eltrombopag Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of platelet transfusion in the context of thrombocytopenia?

To increase platelet count in case of bleeding or before invasive procedures Signup and view all the answers

What is eltrombopag used for in the treatment of thrombocytopenia?

To increase platelet count in adults with ITP Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of thrombocytopenia post-blood transfusion according to the text?

Development of antibodies against HPA-1a on the transfused platelets Signup and view all the answers

Which drugs are considered thrombomimetics according to the text?