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1
Q

Where are coagulation factors synthesised?

A

In hepatocytes

2
Q

Which coagulation factors are carboxylased by vitamin K?

A

II, VII, IX and X

3
Q

Where is vitamin K absorbed and what is required for absorption?

A
  • absorbed in the upper intestine

- bile salts required for absorption

4
Q

Haemorrhagic disease of the newborn could cause which deficiency?

A

Vitamin K deficiency

5
Q

Name a fibrin degeneration product

A

D-dimers

6
Q

Causes of DIC

A
  • sepsis
  • malignancy
  • hypovolaemic shock
  • obstetric emergencies
7
Q

Treatment of DIC

A
  • treat underlying cause
  • platelet transfusions
  • plasma transfusions
  • fibrinogen replacement
8
Q

Which is more common, Haemophilia A (factor VIII) deficiency, or Haemophilia B (factor IX deficiency)?

A

Haemophilia A (factor VIII) deficiency

-5x as common as the other one

9
Q

Haemophilia inheritence

A

X-linked

10
Q

Bleeding from which size of vessels in haemophilia?

A

Medium to large blood vessels