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how much energy consumption by the RBC is by HMP shunt
10%
what is the physiologic chloride shift
bicarb and chloride exchanged across RBC membrane
what is poikilocytosis
varying shapes of RBCs
what do dense granules in platelet contain
ADP, calcium
what do alpha granules in platelet contain
vWF, fibrinogen
where are most of the platelets stored in body
1/3 of platelets are in spleen
life span of platelet
8-10 d
what is the receptor for vWF
Gp1b
what is the receptor for fibrinogen
GpIIb/IIIa
contents of azurophilic granules
hydrolytic enzymes, lysozyme, myeloperoxidase, lactoferrin
are macrophages short or long lived
long lived
what leukocyte is best at eating IC
eosinophil
what leukocytes produce histaminase and arylsulfatase. Function of these enzymes
eosinophil, limit rxn after mast cell degranulation
causes of eosinophilia
DNAAACP = neoplastic, asthma/asthma, addisons, acute interstitial nephritis, collagen vascular dz, parasite
is IgE activation always HS1
no. parasites are destroyed via HS2 w/ IgE
contents of basophilic granules of basophil
heparin, histamine, leukotrienes
what substances are released when mast cells degranulate
histamine, heparin, eosinophil chemotactic factors, serotonin
slow reaction of mast cell
slow reacting substances of anaphylaxis = leukotrienes
what drug can prevent mast cell degranulation
cromolyn
what is the main inducer of 1* antibody response
dendritic cell
what is a dendritic cell on skin
langerhans cell
do B lymphocytes have memory
yes
what are the majority of circulating lymphocytes
t cells (80%)
what type of antibody is Rh
IgG
2 effects of kallikrein
1. bradykinin synthesis 2. plasmin synthesis
how is complement pathway connected to coagulation pathway
plasmin can activate complement
where is vWF synthesized
megakaryocytes, endothelial cells
what factor carries VIII in blood
vWF
what factors does ATIII inhibit
2,7,9,10,11,12
review platelet plug formation
p346
function of ADP in platelet plug formation
helps platelets to adhere to endothelium (induces expression of GpIIb/IIIa)
3 functions of TXA2
1. vasoconstriction 2. bronchoconstriction 3. platelet aggregation
why doesn't aspirin stop synthesis of anti-coagulation factors in endotheial cell
low dose aspirin targets platelet COX
what drug can block TXA synthase
dipyramidole
review thromobosis diagram
p347
what is PF3
platelet phospholipid found on platelet surface, which is needed for clotting
what is PF4
heparin neutralizing factor, found on platelets. Is the pathophysiology of HIT
what is bernard soulier syndrome
no Gp1b
what is glanzmann's thrombasthenia
no Gp2b/3a
what are acanthocytes associated with
liver dz, abetalipooroteinemia
what is basophilic stippling associated with
thalassemia, ACD, iron deficiency, lead poisoning, sideroblastic anemia
what causes basophilic stippling
aggregated ribosomes
what are bite cells assoc w
g6pd
what are ringed sideroblasts assoced with
sideroblastic anemia
what are schistocytes assoc w
DIC, TTP/HUS, traumatic hemolysis
what are target cells accociated with
hbc dz, asplenia, liver dz, thalassemia
what is corrected reticulocyte count
HCT/45*reticulocyte count. Divide by 2 if you see reticulocytes, >3%=active BM
cause of heinz bodies
oxidation of iron leads to denatured hemoglobin. alpha thal, g6pd
what are howell jolly bodies
basophilic nuclear remannts in RBCs found in asplenia
what is RDW
variation in size of RBCs. Can distinguish between defect in PROCESS of creating rbcs, or defect in starting products
MCC of iron deficiency in: newborns, women under 50, men under 50, people over 50
meckel, menorrhagia, PUD, CRC
cause of iron defiency
loss (bleeding), poor intake (malabsorption), or increased demand (pregnancy)
triad of plummer vinson
esophageal web + glossitis + iron deficiency
conjunctival pallor + craving for ice + spoon nails
iron deficiency
what is Hb barts
deletion of 4 alpha globin genes -> gamma4
what is HbH
deletion of 3 alpha globin genes -> beta 4
what forms of hemoglobinopathies can HB electrophoresis be used to detect
beta thalassemia, 3-4 gene deletions of alpha thal
genetic defect in alpha vs beta thal
alpha: gene mutations in exons. Beta: gene mutations in splice sites and promotor sequence
what can cause hydrops fetalis
Hb barts dz
what hematologic characteristics contribute to malaria resistance
beta thal minor, sickle cell trait, g6pd, absence of duffy antigen
how to diagnose beta thal
both major and minor will have elevated HbF, minor will also have elevated HbA2
what can occur if sickle cell trait and b thal minor coexist in person
mild to moderate sickle cell dz
mechanism of lead poisoning
inhibition of ferrochelatase and ALA dehydratase, and of rRNA degradation
causes of sideroblastic anemia
1. hereditary XR ALA synthase 2. alcohol 3. lead 4. B6 deficiency
mechanism of alcohol and sideroblastic anemia
uncoupling agent in mitochondria, and disrupts heme synthesis in mitochondria
sx of lead poisoning
LEAD - lead lines on gingiva (burton's lines) and epiphyses of long bones 2. encephalopathy, erythrocyte basophilic stippling 3. abdominal colic and sideroblastic Anemia 4. wrist and foot Drops
what is tx of choice for lead poisoning in child
succimer
are RBCs the only cells affected in macrocytic anemia
oft see pancytopenia
folate vs B12 deficiency megaloblastic anemia
B12 def: B12 can see neurologic sx cuz of increased methylmalonic acid
causes of folate defieincy
1. malnutrition 2. malabsorption 3. impaired metabolism 4. increased requirement
causes of B12 deficiency
1. deficient intake 2. malabsorption 3. pernicious anemia 4. D latum
causes of nonmegaloblastic macrocytic anemia
1. liver dz 2. alcohol 3. reticulocytosis 4. metabolic disorder 5. drugs
name some drugs that can cause a nonmegaloblastic macrocytic anemia
5fu, azt, hydroxyurea
differences between nonmegaloblastic and megaloblastic macrocytic anemia
1. macrocytes are round 2. no hypersegmented neutrophils 3. no pancytopenia
name one metabolic dz that can cause nonmegaloblastic macrocytic anemia
any congenital deficency in purine or protein synthesis, like orotic aciduria
4 nonhemolytic causes of normocytic anemia
1. ACD 2. aplastic anemia 3. kidney dz 4. blood loss
lab findings in intravascular vs extravascular hemolysis
both: increased LDH. Intravascular: decreased haptoglobin and hemoglobin in urine Extravascular: increased UCB->jaundice
what is the schilling test
test to determine cause of B12 deficiency. Give IM unlabeled B12 and oral labeled B12. If no malabsorption, then will see radioactive urine. If don't see radioactive urine, then give intrinsic factor and see if that fixes it
pathophys of ACD
inflammatory state causes increased hepcidin, and decreased release of iron from macrophages
4 causes of aplastic anemia
1. radiation and drugs 2. virus 3. fanconi's anemia 4. idiopathic (immune cause, may follow hepatitis)
what is fanconi anemia
inherited DNA repair defect, amino aciduria + proteinuria + phosphatauria
how long does reticulocyte count take to respond
week
what is diamond-blackfan
congenital pure rbc aplasia + congenital anomolies
causes of pure rbc aplasia
thymoma, viral (parvovirus), diamond blackfan, others
what proteins are affected in hereditary spherocytosis
akyrin, spectrin, band 4.1
cbc findings of hereditary spherocytosis
increased mchc and rdw
intra or extravascular: hereditary spherocytosis, g6pd, pyruvate kinase def, sickle cell, PNH, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, microangiopathic, macroangiopathic
E, I, E, E, I, warm = E/cold=I, I, E
what hemolytic anemia is assoc w aplastic crisis after b19 infection
hereditary spherocytosis, sickle cell
how to dx hereditary spherocytosis
osmotic fragility test
why is there an increased risk of GB stones in heriditary spherocytosis
increased bilirubin breakdown results in increased unconjugated bilirubin can supersaturate bile and form pigment stone
back pain with hemoglobinuira a few days later after infection
g6pd deficiency
hemolytic anemia in a newborn
pyruvate kinase deficiency
what % of af am's have HbS trait
8
crew cut skull on xr
beta thal, sickle
how much HbS is needed to become symptomatic with sickle cell
60%
most common mutation in sickle cell
G6V on beta chain
can cause precipitate sickling in sickle cell
decreased oxygen (or anything which right shifts curve, like acid) or hypovolemia
mcc of death in adult with sickle cell
acute chest syndrome: CP + wheezing + dyspnea
do sickle cell newborns start sickling immediatley
no, cuz of increased hbf
sickling is never seen in sickle cell trait
false, if o2 is low enough can see it
complications of sickle cell dz
1. aplastic crisis 2. autosplenectomy 3. salmonella osteomyelitis 4. painful vasoocclusive crisis 5. papillary necrosis in kidney, microhematuria 6. splenic sequestration crisis (rapid splenic enlargement)
tx of sickle cell
hydroxyurea, BM transplant
genetic defect in HbC
G6L in beta chain
what is DAF
CD55/59 that inhibits complement activation on RBC membrane. GPI linked
why is hemoglobinurea increased at night with PNH
relative respiratory acidosis causes increased complement fixation
what type of antibodies is warm agglutinin
igg
what type of antibodies is cold agglutinin
igm
what dzz can produce warm agglutinin
SLE, CLL, drugs (methyldopa, penicillin)
what is more potent activator of complement: igg or igm
igm
what dzz can produce cold agglutinin
CLL, mycoplasma pneumoniae, infectious mono, drugs (quinidine)
mechanism of penicillin hemolysis
penicillin BPO groups get attached to RBC, may make Ab's -> HSII
mechanism of methyldopa hemolysis
methyldopa chemically alters Rh antigens -> HSII
mechanism of quinidine hemolysis
forms immune complex with IgM and deposits onto RBCs
direct vs indirect coombs
direct test checks for presence of Ig's on RBC (pt RBCs agglutinate if anti-Ig added). Indirect test checks for presence of Ig's in serum (RBCs agglutinate in pt serum)
serum iron, TIBC, ferritin, % transferrin saturation in: iron deficiency
down, up, down, down
serum iron, TIBC, ferritin, % transferrin saturation in: chronic disease
down, down, up, -
serum iron, TIBC, ferritin, % transferrin saturation in: hemochromatosis
up, down, up, up
relationship between transferrin and ferritin
inverse (usually always)
serum iron, TIBC, ferritin, % transferrin saturation in: pregnancy/ocp use
-, up, -, down
serum iron, TIBC, ferritin, % transferrin saturation in: lead poisoning
up, down, up/-, up
serum iron, TIBC, ferritin, % transferrin saturation in: sideroblastic anemia
up, -, up, up
what heme intermediate acculates w/ lead poisoning
ALA or protoporphyrin
what heme intermediate accumulates w/ AIP
porphobilinogen
what heme intermediate accumulates w/ PCT
uroporphyrin
what enzyme is affected in AIP
porphobilinogen deaminase
what enzyme is affected in PCT
uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase
5 sx of AIP
1. painful abdomen 2. photosensitive pink urine 3. polyneuropathy 4. psychosis 5. precipitated by drugs
tx for AIP
glucose and heme (both inhibit ALA synthase)
what vitamin is needed for heme synthesis
B6
sx of PCT
blistering cutaneous photosensitivity
what is PCT assoc w
hypertrichosis, HCV
3 factors that can stimulate ALA synthase, and two factors that can inhibit it
Stimulate: 1. Alcohol 2. Hypoxia -> EPO 3. Barbiturate; Inhibit: 1. glucose 2. heme
sx of coagulation or platelet dz: late rebleeding
coagulation
sx of coagulation or platelet dz: epistaxis
platelet
sx of coagulation or platelet dz: petechiae and purpura
platelet
sx of coagulation or platelet dz: bleeding on tooth extraction
coagulation
sx of coagulation or platelet dz: hemarthrosis
coagulation
sx of coagulation or platelet dz: menorrhagia
coagulation or mixed
hemophilia vs vit K deficiency
both are coagulation disorder, but vit K will have increased PT whereas hemophilia wont
what platelet disorder will not have decreased platelet count
glanzmann's thrombasthenia
is idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura acute or chronic
acute = after virus w/o lymphoadenopathy or splenomegaly. Chronic = insidious, see splenomegaly, assoc w SLE/HIV/lymphoproliferative dz
what is deficient in TTP
ADAMTS13 (vWF metalloprotease)
labs in ITP
increased megakaryocytes
5 sx of TTP
1. neurologic 2. renal 3. fever 4. thrombocytopenia 5. microangiopathic hemolytic anemia
3 non-hematologic causes of increased BT
NSAID, renal failure (toxic products block platelet phospholipid) 3. scurvy
labs in vWF dz: pc, bt, pt, ptt
increased BT, potentially increased PTT
inheritance of vWF dz
AD
how to tx vWF dz
DDAVP/desmopression, which releases vWF in endothelium
how to tx vWF dz in women
OCP's increase the amount of vWF and vactor VIII
what is vWF dz assoc w
MVP, marfan, angiodysplasia
how to dx vWF dz
ristocetin cofactor assay
causes of DIC
STOP Making New Thrombi - sepsis, trauma, obstetric, pancreatitis, malignancy, nephrotic, transfusion
what in amniotic fluid predisposes to DIC
thromboplastin
most common inherited hypercoagulability
factor V leiden
what inherited hypercoagulability is associated with venous clots
prothrombin gene mutation
what type of mutation occurs in heritary prothrombin hypercoagulability
3' UTR
how to dx hereditary AT3 deficiency
give heparin, PTT doesn't increase that much
systemic painful adenopathy is always a sign of disseminated infection
no, eg SLE can cause systemic painful malignancy
OCP effect on coagulation cascasde
1. increases V, VIII 2. inhibits AT3 3. increases fibrinogen
inheritance of inherited hypercoagulability dz
AD
most common cause of decreased PTT after heparin administration
OCP
inherited thrombosis w/ risk of thrombotic skin necrosis w/ hemorrhage
protein C/S deficiency
what is antiphospholipid syndrome seen in
SLE, HIV
how do babies die in ABO incompatibility
HF from severe anemia
what blood group is assoc w/ increased duodenal ulcers
O
what blood group is assoc w increased gastric cancer
A
forward typing vs back typing
forward typing = identifying ABO antigens. Back typing = identifying natural antibodies
absence of what blood antigen is protective for P vivax infection
duffy
what is major crossmatch
pt serum combined with blood of donor to check for rxn.
types of transfusion reactions
1. allergy (hs1) 2. febrile reaction (hla ab's against donor LEUKOCYTES), no hemolysis 3. hemolytic transfusion rxn - due to ABO incompatibility or memory cell activation
leukemia vs lymphoma.
leukemia tends to have large involvement of bone marrow, but may metastasize to lymph nodes. Lymphoma arises from lymph node, but can metastasize to bone marrow
leukemoid reaction
leukocytosis with left shift (i.e. immature cells). HOWEVER SEE INCREASED leukocyte alkaline phosphatase, which is not true of CML
extranodal involvement in HL vs NHL
more common in NHL
type of spread in HL vs NHL
HL is contiguous spread
node involvement in HL vs NHL
HL affects localized, single group of nodes
which is more likely to produce constitutional sx: HL or NHL
HL
HL or NHL: mediastinal lymphadenopathy
HL
associations for HL vs NHL
mixed cellularity HL more assoc w EBV. NHL more assoc w HIV and immunosuppression
epidemiology for HL vs NHL
HL has a bimodal distribution (young/old), affects men more except for nodular sclerosing. NHL = 20-40yo
what can indicate good prognosis in HL
low stage, increased lymphocytes w/ fewer RS cells
markers for HL
CD15, CD30 RS cells
what are the "eyes" in a RS cell
bilobed nuclei
what types of RS variants are seen in nodular sclerosing HL
lacunar cells
what is the most common HL
nodular sclerosing
what lymphomas can occur in kids
burkitts most often occurs in teens. Diffuse large b cell can occur in children. All others are adults
genetics of burkitts
cmyc - 8-14
burkitts in africa vs elsewhere
africa = jaw. Pelvis or abdomen elsewhere
what are the stars and sky in burkitts
stars = macrophage, sky = lymphocytes
what is the most common NHL
diffuse large b cell lymphoma
what is the most common indolent NHL
follicular lymphoma
genetics of mantle cell lymphoma
11-14
genetics of follicular lymphoma
bcl2 - 14-18
marker for mantle cell
CD5+
what populations are most affected by adult t cell lymphoma
japan, west africa, caribbean
prognosis of mantle cell
poor
prognosis of adult t cell lymphoma
aggressive
sx of adult t cell lymphoma
cutaneous lesions
sx of mycosis fungoides
red exfoliative rash
prognosis of mycosis fungoides
indolent CD4+ cells
what causes adult t cell lymphoma
HTLV-1
most common 1* tumor arising within bone in elderly
MM
what are most common Ig's produced by MM
G>A>M
what is a M spike? MM vs waldenstrom
M spike is the monoclonal antibody spike seen on electrophoresis. In MM usually GA, in waldenstrom usually M.
sx of waldenstrom vs MM
waldenstrom has hyperviscosity and no lytic bone lesions
what is monoclonal gammapathy of undetermined significance
monoclonal plasma cell expansion w/o sx of mM
3 sx of leukemia
leukemias are functional pancytopenias. :. Anemia, recurrent infections, and bleeding
age group of ALL
children
age group of AML
15-40yo, MEDIAN ONSET IS 60YO
age group of CML
40-60yo
age group of CLL/SLL
>60yo
what markers seen in ALL
TdT+, CALLA/CD10+, PAS+
common sites of spread for ALL
testes, CNS
what translocation has better prognosis for ALL
12-21
which blood neoplasm has smudge cells
CLL
which blood neoplasm is associated with warm agglutinins
CLL. It can also produce cold agglutinins
SLL vs CLL
CLL has peripheral blood lymphocytosis
what is the most common leukemia
CLL
what is the most common cause of generalized lymphadenopathy in elderly
CLL
mature B cell tumor in elderly w/ filamentous, thin projections
hairy cell leukemia
what type of AML responds to ATRA
M3
markers for AML
CD13, CD33, PAS-
leukemia that likes to invade gums
AML M5
what is blast crysis
CML that rapidly increases production of immature cells to become AML or ALL
the only leukemia that has potential thrombocytosis
CML
most common cause of death in CML pt
blast crisis
tx for CML
imatinib
what is translocation in CML
9-22
fever, recurrent bleeding, and constant fatigue in 7yo male
ALL
what are auer rods
peroxidase-positive inclusions
complication of AML tx
release of Auer rods -> DIC
genetics of AML M3
15-17
acute promyelocytic leukemia is another name for what
AML M3
genetics of ewings sarcoma
11-22
markers for langerhans cell histiocytosis
S100, CD1a
tennis rackets on EM
Birbeck granules of histiocytosis, spores of C tetani
what is Letterer Siwe dz
malignant histiocytosis in infants that results in skin and lytic bone lesions
what is hand schuller christian dz
malignant histiocytosisi in children that results in DI, exophthalmos, lytic skull lesions
what is eosinophilic granuloma histiocytosis -- in who, what sx
benign histiocytosis in teens that can have unifocal lytic bone lesions
which chronic myeloproliferative disorders have JAK2 mutations? Which chromosome
chromosome 9. polycythemia vera, essential thromboocytosis, myelofibrosis
describe RBC, WBC, platelet count for: polycythemia vera
up, up, up
describe RBC, WBC, platelet count for: essential thrombocytosis
-, -, up
describe RBC, WBC, platelet count for: myelofibrosis
down, -, -
describe RBC, WBC, platelet count for: CML
down, up, up
teardrop cells are often seen in
myelofibrosis
what cell is responsible for fibrotic obliteration of bone marrow in myelofibrosis
megakaryocytes
pathogenesis of polycythemia vera
extra sensitivity to GF's of all BM progenitors
describe plasma volume, rbc mass, o2 sat, EPO levels for: relative polycythemia
down, -, -, -
describe plasma volume, rbc mass, o2 sat, EPO levels for: appropriate absolute polycythemia
-, up, down, up
describe plasma volume, rbc mass, o2 sat, EPO levels for: inappropriate absolute
-, up, -, up
describe plasma volume, rbc mass, o2 sat, EPO levels for: polycythemia vera
up, up, -, down
4 sx of polycythemia vera
1. increased rbcs -> viscosity -> thrombosis 2. hypervolemia (keeps pace w/ RBC mass) 3. increased HSC descendants -> mast cells -> hyperhistaminemia -> itching esp in hot temp cuz that degranulates, ruddy face 4. increased HSC descendants -> increased turnover -> hyperuricemia
mcc of budd chiari
polycythemia vera
ddx of generalized itching
bile salt deposition in jaundice, 1* biliary cirrhosis, PV
does heparin cross placenta
no
what test is followed to monitor heparin
ptt
how to tx heparin tox? How does it work?
protamine sulfate, which is positively charged to bind the negatively charged heparin
name a low molecular weight heparin
enoxaparin
mechanism of low molecular weight heparin
acts more on factor X
advantages of low molecular weight heparin
better bioavailability, longer 1/2 life, doesn't need to be monitored
what enzyme does warfarin inhibit
epoxide reductase
pathogenesis of heparin induced thrombopenia
binding of heparin to PF4, which causes autoimmune rxn
likelihood of forming clots after HIT
high, because even though you killed off your platelets, your coagulation factors are active again
mechanism of lepirudien and bivalirudin
direct thrombin inhibitor, used in HIT pts
what drug is argatruban
direct thrombin inhibitor not derived from hirudin
how is warfarin metabolized
CYP - DRUG INTERACTION
what anticoagulant is associated with skin/tissue necrosis
warfarin cuz of C,S def
how to rapidly reverse warfarin tox
FFP
is warfarin given IV or oral
oral
structure of heparin vs warfarin
heparin is GAG! - large anionic acidic polymer. Warfarin is small and lipid soluble
when are thrombolytics administered in early ischemic stroke
if <3h
what kind of drug is alteplase
thrombolytic. It is tPa
what kind of drug is anistreplase
thrombolytic. It is streptokinase + plasminogen
about how long does it take for platelets to get reactivated after reversible NSAID
48h
5 toxicities of aspirin
1. gastric ulcer 2. bleeding 3. acidemia -> hyperventilation 4. Reyes 5. tinnitus
what antiplatelet drug is associated with tinnitus
aspirin
mechanism of clopidogrel
1. block ADP receptors 2. inhibit gp2b/3a expression
what antiplatelet drug is associated with neutropenia
ticlopidine
what drug blocks TXA synthase
dipyramidole
what antiplatelet drug is given after coronary stenting
clopidogrel/ticlopidine
what is abciximab
moncolonal antibody inhiitor of gb2b/3a
what is tirofiban
non-peptide inhibitor of gp2b/3a
what is eptifabitide
peptide inhibitor of gp2b/3a
what antiplatelet drug is used for percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
abciximab
which cancer drugs act at the m phase
vinca, taxols, colchicine
where are most of the rapidly dividing stem cells located
1. stratum basalis of skin 2. crypts of GI tract 3. bone marrow
which cancer drugs act at the S phase
antimetabolites, hydroxyurea, etoposide
which cancer drugs act at the G2 phase
bleomycin, etoposide
which cancer drugs alkylate DNA
cyclophosphamide, nitrosurea, busulfan, platinum drugs
which cancer drugs create reactive oxygen species
anthracycline, bleomycin
what toxicity does leucovorin prevent
BM tox by MTX
which cancer drug is associated with steatosis in liver
MTX
which cancer drug is associated with mucositis
MTX
which cancer drug can cause neural tube defects
MTX
which cancer drug is associated with photosensitivity
5FU
mechanism of 5FU
blocks thymidylate synthase (forms complex w/ folic acid), and decreases dTMP synthesis
mechanism of 6MP
purine analog that decreases purine synthesis
what blood neoplasm is 6MP ineffective at treating
can treat all leukemias and lymphomas except CLL or HL
what purine analog can be used with allopurinol
6 thioguanine
what is the clinical use for 6TG
ALL
mechanism of cytarabine
pyrimidine analog that blocks DNA polymerase (chain terminator)
what is cladribine
purine analog that is used to tx hairy cell. It is resistant to ADA so gets high concentration
what cancer drugs are good for tx of testicular cancer
cisplatin, bleomycine, etoposide
what cancer drugs are good for tx of HL
MTX, anthracycline, bleomycin, vinca
what cancer drug is good for childhood tumors like wilm's tumor, ewing sarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma
dactinomycin
what cancer drugs are good for tx of NHL
MTX, 6MP, cytarabine, cyclophosphamide,
mechanism of cyclophsophamide
alkylating agent that works on guanine N7
which alkylating agents must be bioactivated
cyclophosphamide, nitrosurea
mechanism of dactinomycin
intercalates
mechanism of anthracycline
1. ROS 2. intercalates
mechanism of bleomycin
ROS
mechanism of etoposide
blocks topoisomerase 2
what cancer drug can cause extravasation
anthracycline
what is extravasation with respect to drug toxicity
skin necrosis at injection site
which cancer drugs can cause pulmonary fibrosis
bleomycin, busulfan
which cancer drugs have CNS toxicity
nitrosurea
which cancer drugs are associated with hyperpigmentation
busulfan, 5FU is photosensitive, maybe bleomycin
which cancer drug is associated with neurotoxicity
vincristine (peripheral),nitrosurea (central)
which cancer drug is associated with nephro/ototoxicity
cisplatin
what cancer drug is used for ovarian and breast cancers
taxols
what cancer drug is used for brain tumors
nitrosurea
what cancer drug is used to destroy BM before transplant
busulfan
how to tx platinum drug tox
amifostine
which cancer drugs prevent MT polymerization? Depolymerization
vinca. Taxol.
what drug is used to tx melanoma, CML, and sickle cell
hydroxyurea
which cancer can cause a hypersensitivity pneumonitis
MTX
what cancer drug can help identify actinic keratosis
5FU
tox of prednisone
immune suppress, cataract, acne, osteoporosis, HTN, peptic ulcers, hyperglycemia, psychosis and insomnia
complication of tamoxifen vs raloxifene
tamoxifen can increase risk of endometrial carcinoma b/c of pt agonist effect in endometrium. Raloxifene doesn't have that problem
mechansim of trastuzumab
monoclonal antibody against her2 (erbB2)
toxiciy of trastuzumab
cardiotox
what can be used to tx GI stromal tumors
imatinib
what is rituximab used to tx
NHL (B cell), rheumatoid arthritis
what is rituximab
monoclonal against CD20 (found on b cells rmr)
why do children have lower Hg
cuz increased phosphate used to build bone means increased 2,3-bPG, which rightshifts curve and decreases EPO
what is HbA
alpha2beta2
what is HbF
alpha2gamma2
what is HbA2
alpha2delta2
what is HbS
alpha2beta2 (G6V on beta chain)
what is HbBarts
gamma4
what is HbH
beta4
what blood group is assoc w pernicious anemia
A
what is antibody against in pernicious anemia
proton pump or IF
how can cortisol result in an increased WBC
cortisol results in neutrophilia
why can Addison's cause eosinophilia
cuz cortisol helps to keep them sequestered in lymph nodes
basophilia is seen with what dz
chronic myheloproliferative dz
what drug can cause atypical lymphocytosis
phenytoin
does adult T cell leukemia have TdT
no
how does adult t cell leukemia cause cancer
TAX gene blocks p53
sx of splenic infarct
LUQ pain + friction rub + left pleural effusion
"sugar coated spleen"
perisplenitis from cirrhosis
3 steps for preparing donor blood
1. perform ABO, Rh test 2. indirect coombs (generic antibody panel) 3. screen for infectious dz (for newborns need to irradiate)
3 steps for doing a major crossmatch
1. direct coombs on pt rbc 2. indirect coombs on pt's blood 3. mix pt and donor blood
correlation of clotting factors and blood types
blood type O has less vWF and VIII
how does spleen get damaged in sickle cell dz
atrophy
mcc of macrocytosis in sickle cell
folate def
causes of splenomegaly
1. increased function 2. abnormal blood flow 3. infiltration
what cells secrete PAF? what does it do? intracellular signaling
platelets, endothelial, inflammatory. causes vasoconstriction, bronchoconstriction. works through ip3