Anemia Mechanisms Quiz
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What is the primary pathophysiologic mechanism for the anemia in this patient?

  • Microvascular thrombi
  • Cytoskeleton abnormalities
  • Mechanical trauma to RBCs (correct)
  • Impaired DNA synthesis
  • Which of the following RBC morphological changes is NOT typically seen in this patient's peripheral smear?

  • Oval-macrocytes (correct)
  • Helmet cells
  • Red blood cell fragments
  • Burr cells
  • What is the mechanism by which a prosthetic heart valve can cause hemolysis?

  • Microvascular thrombi formation
  • Cytoskeleton abnormalities in red blood cells
  • Excessive shear and turbulence in the cardiac circulation (correct)
  • Impaired DNA synthesis in red blood cells
  • What is the characteristic RBC morphology associated with cytoskeleton abnormalities?

    <p>Spherocytes, elliptocytes, or stomatocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic RBC morphology associated with megaloblastic anemia?

    <p>Oval-macrocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the association between burr cells and microangiopathic hemolytic anemia?

    <p>Burr cells can occur as an artifact or in association with microangiopathic hemolytic anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the normal platelet count in this patient important in ruling out microangiopathic hemolytic anemia?

    <p>Thrombocytopenia is the pathophysiologic mechanism for microangiopathic hemolytic anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic peripheral blood finding associated with megaloblastic anemia, in addition to oval-macrocytes?

    <p>Hypersegmented neutrophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are the RBC fragments, burr cells, and helmet cells seen in this patient's peripheral smear?

    <p>They are consistent with mechanical trauma to the red blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most likely cause of the patient's anemia, based on the information provided?

    <p>Mechanical hemolysis from a prosthetic heart valve</p> Signup and view all the answers

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