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What term is used to describe anemia caused by impaired erythrocyte production?
What term is used to describe anemia caused by impaired erythrocyte production?
- Microcytic anemia
- Hypochromic anemia
- Normocytic anemia (correct)
- Polycythemia
What is the normal range for red blood cell (RBC) count?
What is the normal range for red blood cell (RBC) count?
- 3.2-7.4x 106/mcl
- 5.0-8.9x 106/mcl
- 2.4-5.6x 106/mcl
- 4.2-6.1x 106/mcl (correct)
Which disease is characterized by excessive destruction of erythrocytes?
Which disease is characterized by excessive destruction of erythrocytes?
- Malaria
- Polycythemia
- Sickle cell disease (correct)
- Clostridial infection
What classification of anemia is identified by terms ending in '-cytic'?
What classification of anemia is identified by terms ending in '-cytic'?
Which condition is characterized by the presence of RBCs in various shapes?
Which condition is characterized by the presence of RBCs in various shapes?
What etiologic factor does normochromic anemia refer to?
What etiologic factor does normochromic anemia refer to?
What are the classic symptoms of anemia?
What are the classic symptoms of anemia?
What is the normal range for Hemoglobin (Hgb) in adult males?
What is the normal range for Hemoglobin (Hgb) in adult males?
What is the primary cause of iron-deficiency anemia?
What is the primary cause of iron-deficiency anemia?
What is the most common physiologic cause of iron deficiency anemia in women?
What is the most common physiologic cause of iron deficiency anemia in women?
Where is ferritin primarily stored in the body?
Where is ferritin primarily stored in the body?
What does TIBC stand for in the context of iron studies?
What does TIBC stand for in the context of iron studies?
In iron deficiency, what happens to the ferritin level?
In iron deficiency, what happens to the ferritin level?
What does MCV stand for in the context of blood studies?
What does MCV stand for in the context of blood studies?
Which type of anemia is characterized by RBCs that are abnormally small and contain reduced amounts of hemoglobin?
Which type of anemia is characterized by RBCs that are abnormally small and contain reduced amounts of hemoglobin?
What is the normal range for Hematocrit (Hct) in adult females?
What is the normal range for Hematocrit (Hct) in adult females?
