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What is the primary distinction between classifications of anemia ending in '-cytic' versus '-chromic'?
What is the primary distinction between classifications of anemia ending in '-cytic' versus '-chromic'?
- “-cytic” refers to the number of red blood cells, whereas “-chromic” refers to the type of hemoglobin.
- “-cytic” refers to the bone marrow's response, whereas “-chromic” refers to the rate of red blood cell destruction.
- “-cytic” refers to the hemoglobin content, whereas “-chromic” refers to cell size. (correct)
- “-cytic” refers to cell size, whereas “-chromic” refers to hemoglobin content.
Which compensatory mechanism is LEAST likely to be activated in response to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity in the blood?
Which compensatory mechanism is LEAST likely to be activated in response to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity in the blood?
- Increased release of oxygen from hemoglobin
- Increased blood viscosity
- Increased heart rate and stroke volume (correct)
- Increased rate and depth of breathing
What is the initial treatment for acute blood loss, irrespective of the specific underlying cause?
What is the initial treatment for acute blood loss, irrespective of the specific underlying cause?
- Administration of vitamin B12
- Restoration of blood volume with intravenous fluids (correct)
- Administration of supplemental iron
- Transfusion of packed red blood cells
Which of the following situations would MOST likely result in iron deficiency anemia?
Which of the following situations would MOST likely result in iron deficiency anemia?
Why do megaloblastic anemias result in abnormally large erythroid precursors?
Why do megaloblastic anemias result in abnormally large erythroid precursors?
Autoimmune destruction of parietal cells in the stomach directly contributes to pernicious anemia by impairing the production of which substance?
Autoimmune destruction of parietal cells in the stomach directly contributes to pernicious anemia by impairing the production of which substance?
Other than dietary intake, what is another cause of Vitamin B12 deficiency?
Other than dietary intake, what is another cause of Vitamin B12 deficiency?
What is the MOST likely cause of neurological symptoms, such as paresthesia and gait disturbances, in an individual with pernicious anemia?
What is the MOST likely cause of neurological symptoms, such as paresthesia and gait disturbances, in an individual with pernicious anemia?
Why is it essential to distinguish between vitamin B12 deficiency and folate deficiency before initiating treatment for megaloblastic anemia?
Why is it essential to distinguish between vitamin B12 deficiency and folate deficiency before initiating treatment for megaloblastic anemia?
What is the primary reason iron deficiency anemia is more prevalent in women of childbearing age compared to adult men?
What is the primary reason iron deficiency anemia is more prevalent in women of childbearing age compared to adult men?
What is the MOST likely cause of iron deficiency anemia in adult males in developed countries?
What is the MOST likely cause of iron deficiency anemia in adult males in developed countries?
What structural changes in epithelial tissues are seen in individuals who have progressed to more severe iron deficiency anemia?
What structural changes in epithelial tissues are seen in individuals who have progressed to more severe iron deficiency anemia?
How does chronic inflammation lead to impaired iron utilization in anemia of chronic disease (ACD)?
How does chronic inflammation lead to impaired iron utilization in anemia of chronic disease (ACD)?
Which laboratory finding is MOST indicative of anemia of chronic disease (ACD)?
Which laboratory finding is MOST indicative of anemia of chronic disease (ACD)?
Which of the following mechanisms is primarily responsible for the pancytopenia observed in aplastic anemia?
Which of the following mechanisms is primarily responsible for the pancytopenia observed in aplastic anemia?
What role do cytotoxic T cells play in the pathophysiology of aplastic anemia?
What role do cytotoxic T cells play in the pathophysiology of aplastic anemia?
What is the MOST common cause of death in individuals with rapidly progressing aplastic anemia?
What is the MOST common cause of death in individuals with rapidly progressing aplastic anemia?
What is one potential long-term complication associated with immunosuppressive therapy for aplastic anemia?
What is one potential long-term complication associated with immunosuppressive therapy for aplastic anemia?
Compared with extravascular hemolysis, what additional mechanism is specifically involved in intravascular hemolysis?
Compared with extravascular hemolysis, what additional mechanism is specifically involved in intravascular hemolysis?
What is the underlying genetic defect in paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) that causes complement-mediated hemolysis?
What is the underlying genetic defect in paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) that causes complement-mediated hemolysis?
How do warm autoimmune hemolytic anemias primarily cause erythrocyte destruction?
How do warm autoimmune hemolytic anemias primarily cause erythrocyte destruction?
What characteristic of cold agglutinin autoimmune hemolytic anemia distinguishes it from warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia?
What characteristic of cold agglutinin autoimmune hemolytic anemia distinguishes it from warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia?
Why does erythrocyte agglutination occur in colder areas of the body in cold agglutinin autoimmune hemolytic anemia, and what symptom does this cause?
Why does erythrocyte agglutination occur in colder areas of the body in cold agglutinin autoimmune hemolytic anemia, and what symptom does this cause?
What is the Donath-Landsteiner antibody associated with, and what type of hemolysis does it cause?
What is the Donath-Landsteiner antibody associated with, and what type of hemolysis does it cause?
How should the acute stage of acute fulminating hemolytic anemia (hemolytic crisis) be managed?
How should the acute stage of acute fulminating hemolytic anemia (hemolytic crisis) be managed?
How does the use of rituximab help alleviate immunohemolytic anemias?
How does the use of rituximab help alleviate immunohemolytic anemias?
What is the therapeutic action of eculizumab in the treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria?
What is the therapeutic action of eculizumab in the treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria?
A patient with a history of chronic alcohol abuse and poor diet presents with fatigue, cheilosis, and stomatitis. A complete blood count reveals macrocytic anemia. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this patient's anemia?
A patient with a history of chronic alcohol abuse and poor diet presents with fatigue, cheilosis, and stomatitis. A complete blood count reveals macrocytic anemia. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this patient's anemia?
A 60-year-old patient presents with progressive fatigue, exertional dyspnea, and pale conjunctivae. Lab results show a microcytic, hypochromic anemia with low serum iron, elevated total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), and low ferritin levels. Which of the following is the MOST likely diagnosis?
A 60-year-old patient presents with progressive fatigue, exertional dyspnea, and pale conjunctivae. Lab results show a microcytic, hypochromic anemia with low serum iron, elevated total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), and low ferritin levels. Which of the following is the MOST likely diagnosis?
A child with sickle cell anemia develops a fever, pallor, and worsening anemia. The reticulocyte count is low. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this acute worsening of anemia?
A child with sickle cell anemia develops a fever, pallor, and worsening anemia. The reticulocyte count is low. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this acute worsening of anemia?
Following an acute episode of significant blood loss, what hematological change is typically observed within the first 24 hours as the body begins to compensate?
Following an acute episode of significant blood loss, what hematological change is typically observed within the first 24 hours as the body begins to compensate?
An elderly patient with a history of rheumatoid arthritis presents with persistent fatigue. Lab results reveal a normocytic, normochromic anemia with low serum iron, low total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), and normal to high ferritin levels. Which of the following is the MOST likely diagnosis?
An elderly patient with a history of rheumatoid arthritis presents with persistent fatigue. Lab results reveal a normocytic, normochromic anemia with low serum iron, low total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), and normal to high ferritin levels. Which of the following is the MOST likely diagnosis?
A 30-year-old female presents with a history of gastric bypass surgery, complaining of progressive weakness and fatigue. Lab results show a macrocytic anemia, and neurological examination reveals paresthesias in her hands and feet. Which of the following is the MOST likely underlying cause of her anemia?
A 30-year-old female presents with a history of gastric bypass surgery, complaining of progressive weakness and fatigue. Lab results show a macrocytic anemia, and neurological examination reveals paresthesias in her hands and feet. Which of the following is the MOST likely underlying cause of her anemia?
A patient undergoing treatment for tuberculosis with isoniazid (INH) develops sideroblastic anemia. Which of the following mechanisms is MOST likely responsible for this drug-induced anemia?
A patient undergoing treatment for tuberculosis with isoniazid (INH) develops sideroblastic anemia. Which of the following mechanisms is MOST likely responsible for this drug-induced anemia?
A patient with a known history of chronic kidney disease (CKD) presents with worsening anemia. Which of the following factors contributes to the development of anemia in CKD?
A patient with a known history of chronic kidney disease (CKD) presents with worsening anemia. Which of the following factors contributes to the development of anemia in CKD?
Which of the following mechanisms is the primary cause of the hyperdynamic circulatory state seen in anemia?
Which of the following mechanisms is the primary cause of the hyperdynamic circulatory state seen in anemia?
Why does anemia sometimes cause a low-grade fever?
Why does anemia sometimes cause a low-grade fever?
Which of the following is the most immediate compensatory mechanism activated in response to severe, acute blood loss?
Which of the following is the most immediate compensatory mechanism activated in response to severe, acute blood loss?
Why might an individual with chronic blood loss develop iron deficiency anemia?
Why might an individual with chronic blood loss develop iron deficiency anemia?
What is the underlying cause of megaloblastic anemia?
What is the underlying cause of megaloblastic anemia?
Why do patients with megaloblastic anemia exhibit 'nuclear-cytoplasmic asynchrony' in erythroid precursors?
Why do patients with megaloblastic anemia exhibit 'nuclear-cytoplasmic asynchrony' in erythroid precursors?
What is the primary mechanism by which macrophages remove damaged erythrocytes in megaloblastic anemias?
What is the primary mechanism by which macrophages remove damaged erythrocytes in megaloblastic anemias?
How does autoimmune destruction of parietal cells lead to pernicious anemia?
How does autoimmune destruction of parietal cells lead to pernicious anemia?
What is the significance of detecting antibodies against gastric H+-K+ ATPase in individuals with pernicious anemia?
What is the significance of detecting antibodies against gastric H+-K+ ATPase in individuals with pernicious anemia?
Which neurologic manifestation is specifically associated with vitamin B12 deficiency and rarely seen in folate deficiency?
Which neurologic manifestation is specifically associated with vitamin B12 deficiency and rarely seen in folate deficiency?
Why is it essential to exclude vitamin B12 deficiency before treating a patient with folate?
Why is it essential to exclude vitamin B12 deficiency before treating a patient with folate?
Which of the following mechanisms leads to anemia in folate deficiency?
Which of the following mechanisms leads to anemia in folate deficiency?
What causes the severe cheilosis, stomatitis, and painful ulcerations seen in folate deficiency anemia?
What causes the severe cheilosis, stomatitis, and painful ulcerations seen in folate deficiency anemia?
What is the critical first step in treating iron deficiency anemia?
What is the critical first step in treating iron deficiency anemia?
Why are individuals with iron deficiency anemia (IDA) prone to pica?
Why are individuals with iron deficiency anemia (IDA) prone to pica?
What causes koilonychia (spoon-shaped nails) in individuals with severe iron deficiency anemia?
What causes koilonychia (spoon-shaped nails) in individuals with severe iron deficiency anemia?
Why might the elderly be misdiagnosed and underestimated in the severity of iron deficiency?
Why might the elderly be misdiagnosed and underestimated in the severity of iron deficiency?
Which laboratory finding is MOST useful in differentiating iron deficiency anemia (IDA) from anemia of chronic disease (ACD)?
Which laboratory finding is MOST useful in differentiating iron deficiency anemia (IDA) from anemia of chronic disease (ACD)?
How do elevated levels of hepcidin contribute to the pathophysiology of anemia of chronic disease (ACD)?
How do elevated levels of hepcidin contribute to the pathophysiology of anemia of chronic disease (ACD)?
What is the main mechanism behind the reduced erythropoiesis observed in anemia of chronic disease (ACD)?
What is the main mechanism behind the reduced erythropoiesis observed in anemia of chronic disease (ACD)?
What role do cytokines play in the development of anemia of chronic disease (ACD)?
What role do cytokines play in the development of anemia of chronic disease (ACD)?
How can anemia associated with renal failure contribute to the development of anemia of chronic disease (ACD)?
How can anemia associated with renal failure contribute to the development of anemia of chronic disease (ACD)?
What is the primary characteristic lesion observed in the bone marrow of individuals with aplastic anemia?
What is the primary characteristic lesion observed in the bone marrow of individuals with aplastic anemia?
How does parvovirus B19 contribute to the development of aplastic anemia?
How does parvovirus B19 contribute to the development of aplastic anemia?
What role do cytotoxic T cells (Tc cells) play in the pathophysiology of acquired aplastic anemia?
What role do cytotoxic T cells (Tc cells) play in the pathophysiology of acquired aplastic anemia?
Why is graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) a significant concern following bone marrow transplantation for aplastic anemia?
Why is graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) a significant concern following bone marrow transplantation for aplastic anemia?
What is the mechanism of action of antithymocyte globulin (ATG) in treating aplastic anemia?
What is the mechanism of action of antithymocyte globulin (ATG) in treating aplastic anemia?
What is the primary mechanism of erythrocyte destruction in extravascular hemolysis?
What is the primary mechanism of erythrocyte destruction in extravascular hemolysis?
What is the underlying genetic defect in paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) that leads to complement-mediated hemolysis?
What is the underlying genetic defect in paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) that leads to complement-mediated hemolysis?
Why does thrombosis frequently occur in individuals with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH)?
Why does thrombosis frequently occur in individuals with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH)?
What is the primary mechanism by which warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia causes erythrocyte destruction?
What is the primary mechanism by which warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia causes erythrocyte destruction?
Why does acrocyanosis (bluish discoloration of the skin) occur in cold agglutinin autoimmune hemolytic anemia?
Why does acrocyanosis (bluish discoloration of the skin) occur in cold agglutinin autoimmune hemolytic anemia?
In drug-induced hemolytic anemia, according to the hapten model, how does the drug lead to erythrocyte destruction?
In drug-induced hemolytic anemia, according to the hapten model, how does the drug lead to erythrocyte destruction?
How does α-methyldopa induce autoimmune hemolytic anemia?
How does α-methyldopa induce autoimmune hemolytic anemia?
What is the mechanism of action of rituximab in the treatment of immunohemolytic anemias?
What is the mechanism of action of rituximab in the treatment of immunohemolytic anemias?
In the context of anemia, what is primarily affected in cases classified with '-cytic' terminology?
In the context of anemia, what is primarily affected in cases classified with '-cytic' terminology?
What is the underlying cause of the cardiovascular changes, such as increased stroke volume and heart rate, that occur as a compensation mechanism in anemia?
What is the underlying cause of the cardiovascular changes, such as increased stroke volume and heart rate, that occur as a compensation mechanism in anemia?
Why does the skin sometimes become yellowish (jaundiced) in individuals with anemia caused by red blood cell destruction (hemolysis)?
Why does the skin sometimes become yellowish (jaundiced) in individuals with anemia caused by red blood cell destruction (hemolysis)?
Which of the following best describes the underlying cause of posthemorrhagic anemia?
Which of the following best describes the underlying cause of posthemorrhagic anemia?
Following acute blood loss, hemodilution occurs as a compensatory mechanism. What causes this hemodilution?
Following acute blood loss, hemodilution occurs as a compensatory mechanism. What causes this hemodilution?
Why might polychromatophilia and macrocytosis be observed in a patient recovering from acute blood loss?
Why might polychromatophilia and macrocytosis be observed in a patient recovering from acute blood loss?
In megaloblastic anemias, why are erythroid precursors abnormally large?
In megaloblastic anemias, why are erythroid precursors abnormally large?
Which cellular process is enhanced in megaloblastic anemia, contributing to reduced erythrocyte numbers in circulation?
Which cellular process is enhanced in megaloblastic anemia, contributing to reduced erythrocyte numbers in circulation?
How does the autoimmune destruction of parietal cells in the stomach directly lead to pernicious anemia?
How does the autoimmune destruction of parietal cells in the stomach directly lead to pernicious anemia?
Individuals with pernicious anemia are at increased risk of developing which type of cancer?
Individuals with pernicious anemia are at increased risk of developing which type of cancer?
Why is it crucial to exclude vitamin B12 deficiency before treating a patient with folic acid?
Why is it crucial to exclude vitamin B12 deficiency before treating a patient with folic acid?
What underlying condition should be considered in individuals presenting with folate deficiency anemia without obvious dietary causes?
What underlying condition should be considered in individuals presenting with folate deficiency anemia without obvious dietary causes?
Which of the following is a common cause of iron deficiency anemia in men from developed countries?
Which of the following is a common cause of iron deficiency anemia in men from developed countries?
Why are older adults prone to misinterpretation or underestimation of the impact of iron deficiency anemia?
Why are older adults prone to misinterpretation or underestimation of the impact of iron deficiency anemia?
How does interleukin-6 (IL-6) contribute to the pathophysiology of anemia of chronic disease (ACD)?
How does interleukin-6 (IL-6) contribute to the pathophysiology of anemia of chronic disease (ACD)?
In anemia of chronic disease (ACD), what causes the failure to increase erythropoiesis despite decreased numbers of erythrocytes?
In anemia of chronic disease (ACD), what causes the failure to increase erythropoiesis despite decreased numbers of erythrocytes?
In aplastic anemia, what is the primary mechanism of action of antithymocyte globulin (ATG) in treating the condition?
In aplastic anemia, what is the primary mechanism of action of antithymocyte globulin (ATG) in treating the condition?
Thrombosis is a frequent complication of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). What is the most likely reason?
Thrombosis is a frequent complication of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). What is the most likely reason?
In drug-induced hemolytic anemia caused by the hapten model, how does the drug lead to erythrocyte destruction?
In drug-induced hemolytic anemia caused by the hapten model, how does the drug lead to erythrocyte destruction?
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Anemia
Anemia
Reduction in total circulating red cell mass or decrease in hemoglobin quality/quantity.
Hyperdynamic circulatory state
Hyperdynamic circulatory state
Increased stroke volume and heart rate due to decreased blood viscosity from anemia.
Renin-angiotensin response
Renin-angiotensin response
Kidneys detect decreased blood flow, causing salt and water retention.
Posthemorrhagic anemia
Posthemorrhagic anemia
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Chronic Blood Loss Anemia
Chronic Blood Loss Anemia
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Megaloblastic anemias
Megaloblastic anemias
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Eryptosis
Eryptosis
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Pernicious Anemia (PA)
Pernicious Anemia (PA)
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Intrinsic Factor (IF)
Intrinsic Factor (IF)
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Myelin degeneration
Myelin degeneration
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Cheilosis
Cheilosis
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Stomatitis
Stomatitis
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Microcytic-Hypochromic Anemias
Microcytic-Hypochromic Anemias
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Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA)
Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA)
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Pica
Pica
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Koilonychia
Koilonychia
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Glossitis
Glossitis
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Anemia of Chronic Disease (ACD)
Anemia of Chronic Disease (ACD)
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Hepcidin
Hepcidin
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Ferroportin
Ferroportin
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Aplastic Anemia (AA)
Aplastic Anemia (AA)
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Pancytopenia
Pancytopenia
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Pure Red Cell Aplasia (PRCA)
Pure Red Cell Aplasia (PRCA)
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Hemolytic Anemia
Hemolytic Anemia
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Extravascular Hemolysis
Extravascular Hemolysis
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Intravascular Hemolysis
Intravascular Hemolysis
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Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
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Immunohemolytic Anemias (AIHAs)
Immunohemolytic Anemias (AIHAs)
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Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
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Cold Agglutinin Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Cold Agglutinin Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
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Cold Hemolysin Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria)
Cold Hemolysin Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria)
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