
Obstetric Hematology
Quiz by Sadeq K. Ali Al-Salait
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According to the WHO and BSH, what is the threshold for defining anaemia in the second trimester of pregnancy?
The physiological 'dilutional' anaemia of pregnancy is maximal at which gestational age?
Which of the following white cell changes is NOT typical in a normal pregnancy?
What is the suggested lower limit of the normal platelet count range during pregnancy?
For optimal absorption, oral iron is best taken:
A woman at 36 weeks gestation has an Hb of 95 g/L and cannot tolerate oral iron. What is the most appropriate management?
The prophylactic dose of folic acid recommended for women with haemolytic anaemias during pregnancy is:
In a pregnant woman with non-transfusion-dependent thalassaemia (NTDT), what is the recommended pre-delivery target haemoglobin?
Which iron chelator must be stopped 3 months prior to conception and is avoided in the first trimester?
A pregnant woman with sickle cell disease (SCD) is at increased risk of all the following EXCEPT:
What is the most common cause of thrombocytopenia presenting in the first trimester?
For a woman with ITP, what is the consensus-recommended platelet count for safe administration of neuraxial anesthesia?
A key feature that helps distinguish HELLP syndrome from TTP is:
In Autoimmune Haemolytic Anaemia (AIHA), why can transfusion be challenging?
What is the approximate risk of a neonate born to a mother with ITP having a platelet count <20 × 10⁹/L?
Which coagulation factor does NOT increase during pregnancy?
The physiological increase in which natural anticoagulant is blunted during pregnancy, contributing to a prothrombotic state?
When is the risk of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) highest in the obstetric population?
In a haemophilia B carrier, what factor IX level is considered safe for vaginal delivery or regional anaesthesia?
Fetal Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia (FNAIT):
The standard management for a sensitised RhD-negative woman carrying an RhD-positive fetus includes prophylactic anti-D administration at:
In a pregnant woman with Polycythaemia Vera, what is the target haematocrit to reduce thrombotic risk?
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (PNH) in pregnancy necessitates:
A woman with known Beta-Thalassaemia Major is planning to get pregnant. Her ferritin was 1800 µg/L. Which of the following is the most appropriate advice regarding her iron chelation therapy?
A neonate is born to a mother with known ITP. The cord blood platelet count is 25 × 10⁹/L. The baby is otherwise well with no signs of bleeding. What is the next most appropriate step?