Approach to Acute Pallor in Pediatrics: Hemolytic Anemia
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In hemolytic anemia, which process is increased in response to the destruction of red blood cells?

  • RBC destruction
  • Erythropoiesis (correct)
  • Phagocytosis
  • Osmosis

What is the term for hemolytic anemia caused by external factors?

  • Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
  • Extrinsic hemolytic anemia (correct)
  • Intrinsic hemolytic anemia
  • Congenital hemolytic anemia

Which of the following conditions is NOT an example of intrinsic hemolytic anemia?

  • Erythrocytosis
  • Thalassemia
  • Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (correct)
  • Sickle cell anemia

What is the main characteristic of red blood cells in intrinsic hemolytic anemia?

<p>They have a shorter lifespan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of hemolytic anemia based on its cause?

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

What type of anemia can cause gallstones as a complication?

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

What is the purpose of measuring serum LDH in hemolytic anemia?

<p>To evaluate intravascular hemolysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic symptom of hemolytic anemia?

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

What is the main function of haptoglobin in hemolytic anemia?

<p>To bind to free hemoglobin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a complication of hemolytic anemia that is related to the heart?

<p>Heart failure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a laboratory investigation that can help diagnose hemolytic anemia?

<p>Peripheral blood smear (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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