Search results for "Hematology"
MKSAP Quiz: new-onset thrombocytopenia during pregnancy
A 35-year-old woman is evaluated for new-onset thrombocytopenia. She is gravida 1 at 36 weeks' gestation. Her pregnancy has been otherwise uncomplicated. She takes only a prenatal vitamin. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/03/3.htm
3 Jun 2014
MKSAP Quiz: abdominal pain of several months' duration
A 66-year-old man is evaluated for vague abdominal pain of several months' duration and a 10-kg (22-lb) weight loss. He drinks alcohol socially but does not smoke. The patient is otherwise well, has good performance status, and takes no medications. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and a CT scan, what is the most appropriate initial management of this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/12/16/3.htm
16 Dec 2014
MKSAP Quiz: diagnosing hematologic abnormalities
This week's quiz asks readers to determine appropriate diagnostic testing for a 26-year-old woman admitted to the hospital with deep venous thrombosis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/15/3.htm
15 Nov 2011
MKSAP Quiz: Follow up of advanced multiple myeloma
A 50-year-old woman with advanced multiple myeloma diagnosed 6 months ago undergoes a follow-up visit. Treatment includes daily oral thalidomide and pulse dexamethasone. What treatment will optimize disease-free and overall survival?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/07/3.htm
7 Jun 2011
MKSAP Quiz: Pregnancy and a previous idiopathic pulmonary embolism
A 35-year-old woman undergoes evaluation after home pregnancy testing indicated that she is pregnant. Her medical history includes a previous idiopathic pulmonary embolism. Her only medication is a daily prenatal vitamin. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate venous thromboembolism prophylaxis for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/12/3.htm
12 Nov 2013
What's new in ACP Hospitalist
What's new in ACP Hospitalist and other College publications, including a review of the impact of ICU glucose control for critically ill patients and the highly anticipated launch of MKSAP 15.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/07/highlights.htm
1 Jul 2009
MKSAP Quiz: 2-week history of decreased exercise tolerance
A 57-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-week history of decreased exercise tolerance and substernal chest pain on exertion. She also has an 8-month history of macrocytic anemia. Following a physical exam, lab results, and electrocardiogram, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/22/3.htm
22 Jul 2014
MKSAP Quiz: Management after a routine exam
A 35-year-old woman undergoes routine evaluation. She has no current medical problems or history of bleeding symptoms. Her medical history is significant only for iron deficiency 3 years ago that was thought to be diet related. She takes only oral contraceptive pills. A peripheral blood smear is shown. Following a physical exam and lab results, what is the most appropriate management?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/04/mksap.htm
1 Apr 2013
MKSAP Quiz: 3-month history of increasing fatigue
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 78-year-old woman with a 3-month history of increasing fatigue.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/04/10/3.htm
10 Apr 2012
MKSAP Quiz: bleeding gums and petechiae
Less microalbuminuria but more CV deaths with olmesartan Chlorthalidone appears better than hydrochlorothiazide for high-risk patients with hypertension
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/15/3.htm
15 Mar 2011