BOF: Malignant (Multiple Myeloma)
Which of the following statements is true regarding osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) relating to bisphosphonate use for multiple myeloma?...
BOF: Clotting (Laboratory Assays)
A 62 year old woman with a previous history of breast cancer is admitted via the emergency department with haematuria and bruising. Blood...
BOF: Transfusion (Acute Transfusion Reactions)
Which of the following statements regarding transfusion-associated acute lung injury (TRALI) is true? a) Clinical improvement usually...
BOF: Red Cell (Haemoglobinopathy)
Severe beta thalassaemia major may be cured with bone marrow transplantation in carefully selected patients, with the best outcomes seen...
BOF: Malignant (Myelodysplastic Syndrome)
A 67 year old woman is seen in the haematology follow up clinic with the following investigation results. She is well, with no previous...
BOF: Clotting (Haemophilia)
A 60 year old woman was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia 18 months ago, stage A/0 with no treatment required and very well on...
BOF: Transfusion (Red Cell Serology)
In blood group serological testing all of the following antibodies could be detected using the saline method alone, without requiring the...
BOF: General (Red Cell)
Which ONE of the following statements regarding glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is true? a) Dapsone can be safely...
BOF: Malignant (AML)
In acute promyelocytic leukaemia, the gene encoding the transcription factor RAR-alpha is fused with a number of partner genes leading to...
BOF: Clotting (Anti-platelets)
A 72 year old woman is on aspirin and clopidogrel for ischaemic heart disease and peripheral vascular disease. She suffers from unstable...
