Thrombocytopenia is caused by:a) Heparinb) Acyclovirc) DICd) Henoch-schonlein purpura (HSP)e) Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)
Correct Answer: ace
Description: DIC and HUS cause megakaryocytic thrombocytopenia
DIC and microangiopathic hemolytic anemia cause thrombocytopenia.
Kasabach-Merritt syndrome (KMS) is defined as profound thrombocytopenia related to platelet tapping within a vascular tumor.
Spleenomegaly (hyperspleenism) may cause thrombocytopenia.
Shaken baby syndrome is not a cause of thrombocytopenia
Important drugs causing thrombocytopenia
Quinine o Vancomycin o Sulfa compounds
Quinidine o Heparin o Gold salts
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