NR 507 Week 3 Quiz
NR 507: Advanced Pathophysiology
(Secure HIGHSCORE)
, Submitted Jul 23 at 10:43am
Question 1
pts
Which anemia produces small, pale erythrocytes?
Pernicious
Correct!
Iron deficiency
Folic acid
Hemolytic
The microcytic-hypochromic anemias, which include iron deficiency anemia (IDA), are
characterized by erythrocytes that are abnormally small and contain abnormally reduced amounts
of hemoglobin.
Question 2
pts
The underlying disorder of _____ anemia is defective secretion of intrinsic factor, which is essential for
the absorption of vitamin B12.
hemolytic
hypochromic
microcytic
Correct!
pernicious
PA, the most common type of megaloblastic anemia, is caused by vitamin B12 deficiency.
Question 3
pts
The body compensates for anemia by
Correct Answer
NR 507: Advanced Pathophysiology
(Secure HIGHSCORE)
, Submitted Jul 23 at 10:43am
Question 1
pts
Which anemia produces small, pale erythrocytes?
Pernicious
Correct!
Iron deficiency
Folic acid
Hemolytic
The microcytic-hypochromic anemias, which include iron deficiency anemia (IDA), are
characterized by erythrocytes that are abnormally small and contain abnormally reduced amounts
of hemoglobin.
Question 2
pts
The underlying disorder of _____ anemia is defective secretion of intrinsic factor, which is essential for
the absorption of vitamin B12.
hemolytic
hypochromic
microcytic
Correct!
pernicious
PA, the most common type of megaloblastic anemia, is caused by vitamin B12 deficiency.
Question 3
pts
The body compensates for anemia by
Correct Answer
