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What is the hallmark for hemolytic anemia in laboratory diagnosis?
What is the hallmark for hemolytic anemia in laboratory diagnosis?
- Low hemoglobin concentration
- Increased absolute reticulocyte count (correct)
- High platelet count
- Elevated white blood cell count
Which of the following conditions is associated with ineffective erythropoiesis?
Which of the following conditions is associated with ineffective erythropoiesis?
- Chronic renal disease
- Aplastic anemia
- Sideroblastic anemia (correct)
- Iron-deficiency anemia
What is the mechanism that leads to increased reticulocyte count in hemolytic anemia?
What is the mechanism that leads to increased reticulocyte count in hemolytic anemia?
- Low platelet count
- Reduced hemoglobin concentration
- Shortened RBC life span (correct)
- Decreased bone marrow response
Which of the following is a physiological adaptation to anemia?
Which of the following is a physiological adaptation to anemia?
In laboratory diagnosis, what does RDW stand for?
In laboratory diagnosis, what does RDW stand for?
What is the primary purpose of examining the peripheral blood film in anemia evaluation?
What is the primary purpose of examining the peripheral blood film in anemia evaluation?
What are the signs of anemia that may be observed on physical examination?
What are the signs of anemia that may be observed on physical examination?
What symptoms might a person with anemia experience?
What symptoms might a person with anemia experience?
What is the physiological response to acute (sudden) loss of blood in an individual with anemia?
What is the physiological response to acute (sudden) loss of blood in an individual with anemia?
What is the range for a normal heart rate according to the text?
What is the range for a normal heart rate according to the text?
Which physiological adaptation occurs in response to slowly developing anemia?
Which physiological adaptation occurs in response to slowly developing anemia?
What component suggests a hemolytic aspect to the anemia as per the text?
What component suggests a hemolytic aspect to the anemia as per the text?
What is the primary function of red blood cells (RBCs)?
What is the primary function of red blood cells (RBCs)?
Which of the following is NOT true about anemia?
Which of the following is NOT true about anemia?
What is the significance of Pica in the approach to diagnosing anemia?
What is the significance of Pica in the approach to diagnosing anemia?
Why is the reticulocyte count important in evaluating anemia?
Why is the reticulocyte count important in evaluating anemia?
How does anemia affect oxygen delivery to tissues?
How does anemia affect oxygen delivery to tissues?
In the context of anemia, what does hypoxia refer to?
In the context of anemia, what does hypoxia refer to?
