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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of increased red cell breakdown in sickle cell disease?

  • Increased serum bilirubin levels (unconjugated and bound to albumin) (correct)
  • Decreased reticulocyte count
  • Decreased urine urinobilinogen levels
  • Increased serum haptoglobin levels

    • What is the typical bone marrow myeloid:erythroid ratio in sickle cell disease?

  • 1:1 or reversed (correct)
  • 3:1 to 8:1
  • 2:1 to 12:1
  • 10:1 to 20:1

    • Which of the following is a common presenting feature of aplastic anemia?

  • Enlarged lymph nodes
  • Bone marrow hyperplasia
  • Enlarged liver and spleen
  • Bruising, bleeding gums, and epistaxis (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a laboratory finding in aplastic anemia?

    <p>Increased reticulocyte count</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of aplastic anemia?

    <p>Pancytopenia resulting from bone marrow hypoplasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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