Management of Patients with Bleeding Disorders
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What is the first step recommended when managing patients with irreversible coagulopathies?

  • Schedule surgery immediately
  • Augment clotting during surgery
  • Have baseline coagulation tests performed (correct)
  • Instruct the patient on clot prevention
  • Why is it important to defer surgery until a hematologist is consulted?

  • To prevent dislodgment of the clot
  • To speed up the surgical process
  • To ensure the patient receives proper coagulation tests (correct)
  • To avoid contacting hepatitis during surgery
  • What should be done after any coagulation-correcting measures have been taken before surgery?

  • Monitor the wound for 2 hours (correct)
  • Schedule a follow-up appointment
  • End the surgery immediately
  • Use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
  • Why is it advised to augment clotting during surgery with substances like sutures?

    <p>To promote clotting and hemostasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common hemorrhagic diathesis globally, according to the text?

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

    In terms of Factor VIII levels, what is considered normal in plasma?

    <p>$100 ext{%}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should patients be instructed on to prevent dislodgment of the clot?

    <p>$\text{NSAIDs}$ consumption after surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often does hemophilia occur according to the text?

    <p>$1$ in every $10,000$ people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of viruses commonly cause hepatitis?

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

    Which of the following is a symptom of hepatitis infection?

    <p>Yellowish skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organ is primarily affected by viral hepatitis?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a type of viral hepatitis?

    <p>Type F</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible outcome of hepatitis B or C infection?

    <p>Chronic infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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