SAQ 268 – Paediatrics – immune thrombocytopenic purpura

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A child presents with the lower-limb rash shown below.

Lower-limb rash for Geelong SAQ 030 question 3
Lower-limb rash

Define petechiae, purpura, and ecchymosis, including their size ranges.

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Other than immune thrombocytopenic purpura, list four (4) likely differential diagnoses.

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State the usual prognosis without treatment.

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State the preferred initial treatment.

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State one (1) additional treatment option.

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State one (1) circumstance in which this additional treatment is appropriate.

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Total Score: 0 / 12

Percentage: 0%

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