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Anemia and its Pathophysiology
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What is the most common cause of anemia in cancer patients?

  • Blood loss
  • Hormone dysfunction
  • Iron deficiency
  • Chemotherapy-induced anemia (correct)
  • What are the three pathophysiologic origins of anemia?

  • Decreased production of RBCs, increased destruction of RBCs, and blood loss (correct)
  • Decreased production of RBCs, increased destruction of WBCs, and blood loss
  • Decreased production of RBCs, increased destruction of RBCs, and platelet dysfunction
  • Decreased production of WBCs, increased destruction of RBCs, and blood loss
  • What are some indirect effects of cancer on anemia?

  • Increased appetite, changes in coagulation capability, and hormonal imbalance
  • Decreased appetite, changes in coagulation capability, and hormonal imbalance
  • Nutritional deficiencies, hemolysis by immune-mediated antibodies, and increased appetite
  • Nutritional deficiencies, hemolysis by immune-mediated antibodies, and changes in coagulation capability (correct)
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