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Which of the following parameters is/are included in diagnostic criteria for SLE?

a
Hemolytic anaemia
b
Leukopenia
c
Elevated prothrombin time (PT)
d
Lymphopenia
e
Thrombocytopenia

True of false: neutropenia is the most common hematologic abnormality in SLE.

a
True
b
False

Overall, leukopenia occurs in what proportion of patients with SLE:

a
1%
b
10%
Though not typically used now.
c
50%
d
80%
e
Centrifugation

True or false: Leukopenia is common in SLE but rarely needs treatment.

a
True
b
False

True or false: immune-mediated thrombocytopenia in patients with SLE is a type of primary ITP.

a
True
b
False

Most cases of autoimmune hemolytic anemia in patients with SLE present:

a
Prior to diagnosis of SLE
b
At the time of SLE diagnosis
c
Following the diagnosis of SLE

Which statement(s) is/are correct concerning patients with SLE:

a
At higher risk for Hodgkin’s disease than non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
b
At higher risk for arterial compared to venous thrombosis
c
May develop autosplenectomy and secondary thrombocytosis
d
May develop bone marrow complications including pure red cell aplasia
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