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In individuals with pernicious anemia, a. intrinsic factor or parietal cells.
antibodies form to:
a. intrinsic factor or parietal cells.
b. mucus-producing glands.
c. vitamin B12.
d. hydrochloric acid.
A decrease in platelets is called: thrombocytopenia
hemophilia.
lymphoma
neutropenia
thrombocytopenia
Iron deficiency anemia frequently c. diabetes mellitus.
results from any of the following
EXCEPT:
a. malabsorption syndromes.
b. excessive menstrual flow.
c. diabetes mellitus.
d. certain vegetarian diets.
Jaundice is one typical sign of: a. sickle cell anemia.
a. sickle cell anemia.
b. iron deficiency anemia.
c. aplastic anemia.
d. acute leukemia.
, Multiple opportunistic infections a. many circulating leukocytes are immature.
develop with acute leukemia primarily
because:
a. many circulating leukocytes are
immature.
b. decreased appetite and nutritional
intake reduce natural defenses.
c. the number of white blood cells is
decreased.
d. severe anemia interferes with the
immune response.
Predisposing factors to leukemia d. exposure to radiation.
commonly include:
a. certain fungal and protozoal
infections.
b. familial tendency.
c. cigarette smoking.
d. exposure to radiation.
What are the typical early general b. Pallor, dyspnea, and fatigue
signs and symptoms of anemia?
a. Chest pain, palpitations
b. Pallor, dyspnea, and fatigue
c. Bradycardia, heat intolerance
d. Jaundice, stomatitis
What causes numbness and tingling in c. Vitamin B12 deficit causing peripheral nerve
the fingers of individuals with demyelination
untreated pernicious anemia?
a. Multiple small vascular occlusions
affecting peripheral nerves
b. Increasing acidosis affecting
metabolism
c. Vitamin B12 deficit causing
peripheral nerve demyelination
d. Persistent hyperbilirubinemia
NURS 308 Test 1 – Questions With Detailed
Solutions
Save
Terms in this set (41)
In individuals with pernicious anemia, a. intrinsic factor or parietal cells.
antibodies form to:
a. intrinsic factor or parietal cells.
b. mucus-producing glands.
c. vitamin B12.
d. hydrochloric acid.
A decrease in platelets is called: thrombocytopenia
hemophilia.
lymphoma
neutropenia
thrombocytopenia
Iron deficiency anemia frequently c. diabetes mellitus.
results from any of the following
EXCEPT:
a. malabsorption syndromes.
b. excessive menstrual flow.
c. diabetes mellitus.
d. certain vegetarian diets.
Jaundice is one typical sign of: a. sickle cell anemia.
a. sickle cell anemia.
b. iron deficiency anemia.
c. aplastic anemia.
d. acute leukemia.
, Multiple opportunistic infections a. many circulating leukocytes are immature.
develop with acute leukemia primarily
because:
a. many circulating leukocytes are
immature.
b. decreased appetite and nutritional
intake reduce natural defenses.
c. the number of white blood cells is
decreased.
d. severe anemia interferes with the
immune response.
Predisposing factors to leukemia d. exposure to radiation.
commonly include:
a. certain fungal and protozoal
infections.
b. familial tendency.
c. cigarette smoking.
d. exposure to radiation.
What are the typical early general b. Pallor, dyspnea, and fatigue
signs and symptoms of anemia?
a. Chest pain, palpitations
b. Pallor, dyspnea, and fatigue
c. Bradycardia, heat intolerance
d. Jaundice, stomatitis
What causes numbness and tingling in c. Vitamin B12 deficit causing peripheral nerve
the fingers of individuals with demyelination
untreated pernicious anemia?
a. Multiple small vascular occlusions
affecting peripheral nerves
b. Increasing acidosis affecting
metabolism
c. Vitamin B12 deficit causing
peripheral nerve demyelination
d. Persistent hyperbilirubinemia
