48 Questions
What is the term used to classify anemia based on the mechanism?
Hemolytic anemia
Cancer is considered untreatable for all types
False
What are the two main types of thalassemia?
Alpha and Beta
What is the term used to describe the decrease in the number of red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin in the blood?
Anemia
What is the classification of anemia based on the mechanism of red blood cell destruction?
Hemolytic and Non-hemolytic
Which of the following is a characteristic of hereditary spherocytosis (HS)?
Increased red blood cell survival
Which of the following is NOT a red cell index?
Mean corpuscular diameter
Surgical treatment is not effective for advanced cancers
True
What is the term used to describe a group of inherited disorders characterized by abnormal hemoglobin production?
Thalassemia
Cancers are usually symptomatic, allowing for early diagnosis
False
What are the types of thalassemia?
Alpha and beta
What is the most common type of hemolytic anemia?
Sickle cell anemia
Which of the following is NOT a type of thalassemia?
Gamma thalassemia
The focus in cancer research has shifted towards early detection
True
What is the characteristic feature of hereditary spherocytosis?
Spherocytes
What is the term used to describe the size of red blood cells?
Red cell indices
Which of the following is not a red cell index?
Mean corpuscular concentration (MCC)
What is the term used to describe the destruction of red blood cells before their normal lifespan is over?
Hemolysis
What is the clinical phenotype of alpha thalassemia trait?
Asymptomatic
Screening tests are only performed on individuals with signs or symptoms of a disease
False
What are the lab findings in hemolytic anemia?
Increased bilirubin levels
What is the normal range of hemoglobin in adult females?
12-16 g/dL
Screening tests must be expensive and invasive to be effective
False
Which of the following is NOT a cause of hemolytic anemia?
Vitamin B12 deficiency
What is the clinical phenotype of alpha thalassemia major?
Hydrops fetalis
The lack of a cancer registry office in Kurdistan makes the development of a cancer screening programme impossible
False
Which white blood cell is responsible for phagocytosis of bacteria?
Neutrophils
What is the term used to describe an inherited disorder characterized by spherical-shaped red blood cells and increased susceptibility to hemolysis?
Hereditary spherocytosis
The cervical cancer screening programme in the UK targets women between the ages of 25-63
True
What is the clinical phenotype of alpha thalassemia trait?
Mild microcytic anemia
Which of the following is NOT a clinical feature of thalassemia major?
Hypertension
What is the term used to describe the proportion of red blood cells in the blood?
Hematocrit
Women with abnormal cervical cytology may need to have limited surgical procedures
True
What are the lab findings in bleeding disorders?
Decreased PT and PTT
What is the blood picture and film in Hydrops Fetalis?
Severe edema and effusions
What is the term used to describe a condition in which there is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in two or more body areas of a fetus or newborn?
Hydrops Fetalis
Breast screening programmes have not been developed in any countries other than Ireland
False
What is the term used to describe the amount of hemoglobin in the blood?
Hemoglobin
What is the most common cause of bleeding disorders?
Platelet disorders
Which of the following is NOT a type of white blood cell?
Thrombocytes
What is the reference range of platelet count in adults?
150-450 x 10^3/mm3
What is the term used to describe the variation in size of red blood cells?
Red cell distribution width
The mammogram is the initial test used in breast cancer screening programmes
True
What is the term used to describe a condition in which there is an excessive bleeding or bruising tendency due to a defect in clotting factors?
Hemophilia
Breast screening programmes have led to the diagnosis of small invasive diseases with excellent prognosis
True
What are the types of hemolytic anemia?
Intrinsic and extrinsic
What is the characteristic feature of thalassemia major?
Severe microcytic anemia
Which of the following is NOT a lab finding for hemolytic anemia?
Increased red blood cell count
Study Notes
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