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?

They have a shorter lifespan Signup and view all the answers

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

Intrinsic and extrinsic Signup and view all the answers

What type of anemia can cause gallstones as a complication?

Hemolytic anemia Signup and view all the answers

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

To evaluate intravascular hemolysis Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic symptom of hemolytic anemia?

Jaundice Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of haptoglobin in hemolytic anemia?

To bind to free hemoglobin Signup and view all the answers

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

Heart failure Signup and view all the answers

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

Peripheral blood smear Signup and view all the answers

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?

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

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

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

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

What type of anemia can cause gallstones as a complication?

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

What is a characteristic symptom of hemolytic anemia?

What is the main function of haptoglobin in hemolytic anemia?

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

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

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