Leukocytosis and Leukopenia

 

Author: Mark A. Marinella, MD, FACP, FACN, CNSP (Click HERE for author disclosures, and HERE for CME Committee Disclosures)

 

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This chapter’s estimated time of completion is 60 minutes.

 

Monograph release date: 7/1/2010                         Monograph expiration date: 12/31/2011          

             

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CME Objectives:

1.   Recall that leukocytosis can be caused by both infectious and non-infectious etiologies.
 2.   Recall the complications of leukopenia.

 

CME Questions:

1.   Which of the following syndromes can lead to detrimental outcomes as a direct result of leukocytosis?

a.   Pneumonia
b.   Hypereosinophilic syndrome
c.   Steroid associated leukocytosis
d.   None of the above

2.   When does the risk for bacterial infection significantly increase?

a.   When ANC is <2000
b.   When ANC is <1500
c.   When ANC is <500
d.   Only once ANC is 0

3.   When is a bone marrow biopsy indicated as part of the evaluation for leukocytosis?

a.   Bone marrow biopsy is always indicated
b.   Bone marrow biopsy is never indicated
c.   Bone marrow biopsy is indicated when leukocytosis is steroid related
d.   Bone marrow biopsy is indicated if leukemia is a possible diagnosis

CME Evaluation

 

1.   Did this monograph help you identify leukocytosis and leukopenia criteria and understand the differential diagnosis?                                                                             Yes         No

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