Anemia 1

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Which hormone helps in the production of red blood cells, resulting in higher levels of hemoglobin in males compared to females?

  • Progesterone
  • Testosterone (correct)
  • Estrogen
  • Thyroxine

Why are neonates more likely to be diagnosed with anemia compared to adults?

  • Neonates have a higher level of testosterone
  • Neonates require a larger amount of blood for growth (correct)
  • Neonates have a lower level of red blood cells
  • Neonates have a higher level of estrogen

Which of the following is a common cause of microcytic anemia?

  • Aplastic anemia
  • Hemolytic anemia
  • Megaloblastic anemia
  • Iron deficiency anaemia (correct)

What is the characteristic finding on a peripheral smear for macrocytic anemia?

<p>Megalocytes and segmented neutrophils (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is associated with a low iron level, low ferritin level, and low total iron-binding capacity (TIBC)?

<p>Anemia of chronic disease (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which laboratory test is most useful in distinguishing iron deficiency anemia from anemia of chronic disease?

<p>Serum iron studies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is associated with low iron and ferritin levels but high total iron-binding capacity (TIBC)?

<p>Iron deficiency anemia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is associated with a reticulocyte count of less than 2% (hypoproliferative)??

<p>Aplastic anemia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of anaemia is commonly associated in individuals with alcohol abuse?

<p>Non-megaloblastic anaemia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic finding on a peripheral smear for macrocytic anemia?

<p>Spherocytes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is associated with a low iron level, low ferritin level, and high total iron-binding capacity (TIBC)?

<p>Iron deficiency anemia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is associated with a reticulocyte count of 2% or higher (hyperproliferative)?

<p>Hemolytic anemia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is most likely to be associated with anisocytosis on a blood film?

<p>Nutritional/deficiency anaemias (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is characterized by poikilocytosis on a blood film?

<p>Haemolytic anaemia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A blood film shows both anisocytosis and poikilocytosis. Which condition is the most likely cause?

<p>Sickle cell anaemia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is primarily responsible for the catabolism of red blood cells beyond 100 days of their lifespan?

<p>Spleen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fate of iron released during the catabolism of red blood cells?

<p>It is reabsorbed from the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which substance is bilirubin converted into in the liver?

<p>Conjugated bilirubin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions can cause impaired red blood cell production through ineffective erythropoiesis and is associated with bone marrow pathologies?

<p>Aplastic anaemia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is associated with impaired red blood cell production?

<p>Sideroblastic anemia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient deficiency is NOT a potential cause of impaired red blood cell production?

<p>Vitamin C deficiency (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an intrinsic cause of excessive red blood cell (RBC) destruction?

<p>Hereditary spherocytosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is associated with immune-mediated non-immune mediated causes of excessive red blood cell destruction?

<p>Hemolytic disease of the newborn (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions can cause non-immune mediated, extrinsic excessive RBC destruction?

<p>Hypersplenism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reference range for MCV in adults?

<p>80-96 fL/red cell (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aetiology of anaemia causes Menorrhagia?

<p>Excessive blood loss (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of anaemia is commonly associated with alcohol abuse?

<p>Macrocytic anaemia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is associated with microcytic anemia?

<p>Sideroblastic anemia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of anemia is characterized by bone marrow failure?

<p>Aplastic anemia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of anemia can be caused by chronic renal disease, acute blood loss and bone marrow failure?

<p>Normocytic anemia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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