FRCPath Haem Part 1 MCQ-Gen Haem 209
- amirhayat2527
- Oct 29
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A 55yr-old pt with known ITP presents with deep vein thrombosis(DVT). His current platelet count is 22 × 10⁹/L. Most appropriate next step in management?
Start full-dose anticoagulation immediately
Give half-dose anticoagulation while monitoring platelets
Start anticoagulation once platelet count is ≥25 × 10⁹/L
Consider ITP treatment to bring platelets to 50 or more


Correct Answer: Consider ITP Treatment to bring Platelets to 50
Please Follow NSSG recommendations for ITP as there are no BSH guidelines:
NSSG Chemotherapy Protocol