NURS 5461 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
Microcytic anemia - ANS iron deficiency, usually due to malabsorption / occult blood loss,
or lead poisoning. MCV <80
Normocytic anemia - ANS due to hemorrhage or chronic disease. Aplastic anemia. MVC
80-92
macrocytic anemia - ANS due to folate or vitamin B12(cobalamin) deficiency
(megaloblastic anemia) / pernicious anemia. /liver diseases
serum ferritin - ANS Tests for iron stores. As serum ferritin falls, TIBC rises, and serum iron
levels will eventually fall.
Anemia of chronic disease - ANS NORMOcytic anemia with ↓ serum iron, ↓ TIBC, and
normal iron stores. Treat with epoetin and give an iron supplement
Schistocytes - ANS Associated with hemolytic uremia syndrome
pernicious anemia - ANS Macrocytic anemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. B12 is
essential to maturation of erythrocytes - low levels will cause the RBC to expand. PPIs and
histamine2 blockers can cause this.
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, Increased homocysteine & methylmalonic acid level indicates ? - ANS B12 deficiency
increased homocysteine levels - ANS Folate deficiency
Sperocytes - ANS Appear as spheres, lack central pallor, smaller diameter, indicate
immune-mediated process - can be seen after blood transfusion
aplastic anemia - ANS a normocytic anemia characterized by the failure of bone marrow
to produce red blood cells
Low ferritin - ANS iron deficiency anemia
Transferrin - ANS transports iron
TIBC (total iron binding capacity) - ANS Available transferrin that is left unbound
(Represents the "empty seats on a train"). When iron is low, TIBC will be high. When iron is high,
TIBC will be low
MCHC (mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration) - ANS 32 - 36 g/dL
Concentration of hemoglobin per RBC
Alzheimer's disease - ANS Gradual onset with early memory impairment. Most common
form of dementia. Cholinesterase inhibitors for early treatment.
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ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
Microcytic anemia - ANS iron deficiency, usually due to malabsorption / occult blood loss,
or lead poisoning. MCV <80
Normocytic anemia - ANS due to hemorrhage or chronic disease. Aplastic anemia. MVC
80-92
macrocytic anemia - ANS due to folate or vitamin B12(cobalamin) deficiency
(megaloblastic anemia) / pernicious anemia. /liver diseases
serum ferritin - ANS Tests for iron stores. As serum ferritin falls, TIBC rises, and serum iron
levels will eventually fall.
Anemia of chronic disease - ANS NORMOcytic anemia with ↓ serum iron, ↓ TIBC, and
normal iron stores. Treat with epoetin and give an iron supplement
Schistocytes - ANS Associated with hemolytic uremia syndrome
pernicious anemia - ANS Macrocytic anemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. B12 is
essential to maturation of erythrocytes - low levels will cause the RBC to expand. PPIs and
histamine2 blockers can cause this.
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, Increased homocysteine & methylmalonic acid level indicates ? - ANS B12 deficiency
increased homocysteine levels - ANS Folate deficiency
Sperocytes - ANS Appear as spheres, lack central pallor, smaller diameter, indicate
immune-mediated process - can be seen after blood transfusion
aplastic anemia - ANS a normocytic anemia characterized by the failure of bone marrow
to produce red blood cells
Low ferritin - ANS iron deficiency anemia
Transferrin - ANS transports iron
TIBC (total iron binding capacity) - ANS Available transferrin that is left unbound
(Represents the "empty seats on a train"). When iron is low, TIBC will be high. When iron is high,
TIBC will be low
MCHC (mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration) - ANS 32 - 36 g/dL
Concentration of hemoglobin per RBC
Alzheimer's disease - ANS Gradual onset with early memory impairment. Most common
form of dementia. Cholinesterase inhibitors for early treatment.
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