NR 507 Week 3 Quiz 3 (Version 1), NR 507: Advanced Pathophysiology, Chamberlain College of Nursing. (Secure HIGHSCORE)

NR 507 Week 3 Quiz
NR 507: Advanced Pathophysiology
(Secure HIGHSCORE)

, Question 1
pts
A woman complains of chronic gastritis, fatigue, weight loss, and tingling in her fingers. Laboratory
findings show low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels, and a high mean corpuscular volume. These
findings are consistent with _____ anemia.
Correct!

pernicious


iron deficiency


folate deficiency


aplastic
Gastric atrophy commonly occurs in the presence of type A chronic gastritis and may be
autoimmune. Autoantibodies against gastric parietal cells are frequently observed.
When the hemoglobin level in the blood has decreased significantly (7 to 8 g/dl), the
individual experiences the classic symptoms of anemia—weakness, fatigue,
paresthesias of the feet and fingers, difficulty in walking, loss of appetite, abdominal
pains, and weight loss.

Question 2
pts
The underlying disorder of _____ anemia is defective secretion of intrinsic factor, which is essential for
the absorption of vitamin B12.
Correct!

pernicious


hypochromic


hemolytic


microcytic
PA, the most common type of megaloblastic anemia, is caused by vitamin
B12 deficiency.

Question 3
pts
Which anemia produces small, pale erythrocytes?


Folic acid