Guest Lecture: Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)
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Which of the following is true regarding treating Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)?

  • Chronic ITP is a common disease
  • Only medications can treat ITP effectively
  • All patients react similarly to low platelet levels
  • Focus should be on treating symptoms rather than platelet counts (correct)

    • What is a common symptom that matters most to ITP patients and their caregivers?

  • Frustration over treatment 'rollercoaster' (correct)
  • Weight loss
  • Muscle pain
  • Vision problems

    • Why is understanding immunologic pathways important in the context of human disease?

  • It is irrelevant to disease treatment
  • It helps in avoiding genetic disorders
  • It only applies to rare diseases
  • It allows for predicting patient symptoms (correct)

    • What aspect of daily life can be impacted by Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)?

    <p>Sports or the capacity to exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of different patients reacting differently to low platelets in ITP?

    <p>It necessitates individualized treatment approaches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic best describes Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)?

    <p>'ITP is rare but not uncommon'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Treat symptoms, not numbers.' What does this statement imply in managing Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)?

    <p>'Patient experience and symptoms take precedence'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Knowing which pathway, receptor or gene may be involved can help predict what symptoms that patient might experience.' What does this statement emphasize?

    <p>'Predicting symptoms through pathway understanding'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Every immunologic pathway has the potential to be targeted by therapies that can treat human disease.' How does this statement impact disease treatment?

    <p>'Treatment targeting pathways can address disease'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common age range for children to develop ITP?

    <p>2-5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as a sign or symptom of ITP?

    <p>Fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prevalence of adults with ITP at any time?

    <p>9.5 cases per 100,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the red flags for alternate diagnoses in ITP?

    <p>History of recurrent thrombocytopenia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do low platelet counts in children often indicate?

    <p>Inherited Platelet Disorders (IPD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment goal is NOT listed as a general goal in managing ITP?

    <p>Increase platelet count</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment option for ITP involves stopping antibody production by B cells?

    <p>Rituximab</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What laboratory finding in the diagnosis of ITP indicates normal cell morphology?

    <p>Normal WBC count</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered a 'red flag' indicating the need for further investigation in diagnosing ITP?

    <p>Recurrent thrombocytopenia in history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment option for ITP works by increasing platelet count without affecting the immune system?

    <p>Thrombopoietin Receptor (TPO) agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

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