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Which of the following would result B. decreased hematocrit
from a reduced number of
erythrocytes in the blood?
a. Increased hemoglobin in the blood
b. Decreased hematocrit
c. Increased risk of hemostasis
d. Decreased osmotic pressure of the
blood
What term is used to describe a deficit Pancytopenia = decreased # of RBCs, WBCs +
of all types of blood cells? platelets
Chronic blood loss causes anemia D. smaller amount of recycled iron available
because of the:
a. shortened life span of the
erythrocytes.
b. lower metabolic rate.
c. loss of protein and electrolytes.
d. smaller amount of recycled iron
available.
What is the etiology of sickle cell a defective gene inherited from both parents
anemia?
, Which of the following best describes D. MEGAloblastic or MACROcytic nucleated cells
the characteristic erythrocyte
associated with pernicious anemia?
a. Hypochromic, microcytic
b. Normochromic, normocytic
c. Elongated, sickle-shaped
d. Megaloblastic or macrocytic
nucleated cells
What causes numbness and tingling in C. Vit. B12 deficit causing peripheral nerve
the fingers of individuals with demyelination
untreated pernicious anemia?
a. Persistent hyperbilirubinemia
b. Increasing acidosis affecting
metabolism
c. Vitamin B12 deficit causing
peripheral nerve demyelination
d. Multiple small vascular occlusions
affecting peripheral nerves
Jaundice is a typical sign of which type Sickle cell anemia
of anemia?
What are the typical early general C.
signs and symptoms of anemia? -Pallor
a. Chest pain, palpitations -Dyspnea
b. Jaundice, stomatitis -Fatigue
c. Pallor, dyspnea, and fatigue
d. Bradycardia, heat intolerance
What is the cause of oral ulcerations C. deficit of oxygen for epthelial cell mitosis +
and delayed healing occurring with metabolism
any severe anemia?
a. Lack of folic acid for DNA synthesis
b. Frequent microinfarcts in the tissues
c. Deficit of oxygen for epithelial cell
mitosis and metabolism
d. Elevated bilirubin levels in blood
and body fluids