Hemophilia B is also known as ________ disease Christmas
The Philadelphia chromosome is a balanced chromosome translocation that forms a new gene
called bcr-abl
Anemia related to vitamin B12 or folate deficiency is chracterized by what laboratory features?
(Select all that apply.) RBC counts of 500,000 to 750,000 cells/mm3
WBC counts of 4000 to 5000 cells/mm3
A laboratory test finding helpful in confirming the diagnosis of iron-deficiency anemia is
elevated total iron-binding capacity
The most effective therapy for anemia associated with kidney failure is erythropoietin
administration
The patient is a 12-year-old boy diagnosed with acute lymphoid leukemia. As part of treatment,
the patient must undergo chemotherapy. The most serious complication of chemotherapy is
infection
The hypersensitivity reaction that does not involve antibody production is type IV
, Regarding iron deficiency anemia, what laboratory features are typically decreased? (select all
that apply) MCV
MCH
MCHC
Which disorder is associated with a type III hypersensitivity mechanism of injury?
systemic lupus erythematosus
Renal insufficiency is a common complication of which disease? myeloma
A patient is diagnosed with hairy cell leukemia. The patient's lab results would most likely
indicate a decrease in (select all that apply) granulocytes
platelets
red blood cells
RhoGam (an Rh antibody) would be appropriate in an Rh-________ woman with an Rh-
________ antibody titer carrying an Rh-______fetus. negative;negative;positive
Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) syndrome is an example of a(n) deficient
immune response
The cause of the most common form of anemia is iron deficiency