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What is the average life cycle of a human red blood cell?
What is the average life cycle of a human red blood cell?
Which organ is primarily involved in the phagocytosis of worn-out red blood cells?
Which organ is primarily involved in the phagocytosis of worn-out red blood cells?
What substance is recycled from the hemoglobin during the digestion of red blood cells?
What substance is recycled from the hemoglobin during the digestion of red blood cells?
What type of anemia is due to iron deficiency?
What type of anemia is due to iron deficiency?
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What condition can lead to tissue hypoxia?
What condition can lead to tissue hypoxia?
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Which type of anemia is associated with a lack of intrinsic factor in the stomach?
Which type of anemia is associated with a lack of intrinsic factor in the stomach?
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What can impair erythropoiesis aside from nutrient deficiency?
What can impair erythropoiesis aside from nutrient deficiency?
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Accelerated hemolysis can lead to which type of anemia?
Accelerated hemolysis can lead to which type of anemia?
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What is the primary component of blood that constitutes about 55% of its volume?
What is the primary component of blood that constitutes about 55% of its volume?
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What is the primary purpose of anticoagulants?
What is the primary purpose of anticoagulants?
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Which process involves the formation of blood cells from pluripotent stem cells?
Which process involves the formation of blood cells from pluripotent stem cells?
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Which type of anticoagulant must be administered parenterally?
Which type of anticoagulant must be administered parenterally?
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What type of blood cell is removed from circulation by macrophages in the liver and spleen?
What type of blood cell is removed from circulation by macrophages in the liver and spleen?
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Which drug class is primarily responsible for inhibiting platelet aggregation?
Which drug class is primarily responsible for inhibiting platelet aggregation?
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What are the substances called that promote the differentiation and maturation of marrow stem cells into blood cells?
What are the substances called that promote the differentiation and maturation of marrow stem cells into blood cells?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of plasma?
Which of the following is NOT a component of plasma?
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What is NOT a thrombolytic drug?
What is NOT a thrombolytic drug?
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What condition may require the use of agents to facilitate clotting?
What condition may require the use of agents to facilitate clotting?
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What is the process of continuously forming mature blood cells in the bone marrow called?
What is the process of continuously forming mature blood cells in the bone marrow called?
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Which vitamin is crucial for blood clotting and is corrected through supplementation?
Which vitamin is crucial for blood clotting and is corrected through supplementation?
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Which type of drug is primarily concerned with stopping bleeding?
Which type of drug is primarily concerned with stopping bleeding?
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Which anticoagulant is known to be orally active?
Which anticoagulant is known to be orally active?
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What are the main cellular components suspended in plasma?
What are the main cellular components suspended in plasma?
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What is commonly used to treat Vitamin K deficiency?
What is commonly used to treat Vitamin K deficiency?
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What is the primary use of Megakaryocyte Growth Factors?
What is the primary use of Megakaryocyte Growth Factors?
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Which statement accurately describes the term hemorrhage?
Which statement accurately describes the term hemorrhage?
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What role does vasospasm play in the coagulation process?
What role does vasospasm play in the coagulation process?
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What is the significance of the fibrin meshwork in hemostasis?
What is the significance of the fibrin meshwork in hemostasis?
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Which of the following summarizes the action of thrombin?
Which of the following summarizes the action of thrombin?
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What types of drugs are categorized as anti-clotting drugs?
What types of drugs are categorized as anti-clotting drugs?
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What term refers to the cessation of blood loss from a damaged vessel?
What term refers to the cessation of blood loss from a damaged vessel?
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Which factor triggers the sequential activation of coagulation factors upon injury?
Which factor triggers the sequential activation of coagulation factors upon injury?
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Drugs used to increase clotting are known as __________.
Drugs used to increase clotting are known as __________.
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Which of the following is a thrombolytic drug?
Which of the following is a thrombolytic drug?
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Heparin is a/an __________.
Heparin is a/an __________.
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Erythropoietin is produced in the __________.
Erythropoietin is produced in the __________.
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Select a thrombolytic drug.
Select a thrombolytic drug.
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Select the Vitamin K supplement.
Select the Vitamin K supplement.
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Anaemia is a deficiency of __________.
Anaemia is a deficiency of __________.
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Anti-clotting drugs are used in the treatment of __________.
Anti-clotting drugs are used in the treatment of __________.
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Which of the following conditions is NOT related to vitamin K deficiency?
Which of the following conditions is NOT related to vitamin K deficiency?
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Which statement about erythropoietin is INCORRECT?
Which statement about erythropoietin is INCORRECT?
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Which statement about myeloid growth factors is INCORRECT?
Which statement about myeloid growth factors is INCORRECT?
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Which statement regarding anticoagulants is FALSE?
Which statement regarding anticoagulants is FALSE?
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Which option may be used for inadequate blood clotting?
Which option may be used for inadequate blood clotting?
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Which pair of terms correctly matches in the context of antiplatelet agents?
Which pair of terms correctly matches in the context of antiplatelet agents?
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Which statement about alteplase is TRUE?
Which statement about alteplase is TRUE?
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Which of the following is NOT a role of erythropoietin?
Which of the following is NOT a role of erythropoietin?
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Study Notes
Haematological Agents
- Learning outcomes include understanding blood composition, formation, anemia types, and blood clotting/bleeding disorders' treatments.
Structure of the Lesson
- Blood composition: Plasma (55%) and cells (45%). Plasma primarily water, proteins, salts, nutrients, waste, hormones, and gases. Blood cells: Erythrocytes, Leukocytes, Platelets
- Drugs/Hematopoietic growth factors used in anemia: Focuses on replacing missing substances and using recombinant factors.
- Bleeding and Coagulation: Discusses processes of blood clotting and stopping bleeding.
- Drugs used in blood coagulation disorders: Divided into anti-clotting (decreasing/dissolving clots) and clot-promoting drugs (increasing clotting).
Blood Composition
- Blood is composed of plasma and cells. Plasma is a straw-colored fluid.
- Plasma constitutes about 55% and cells about 45% of blood volume. Key components of blood include:
- Water (90-92%)
- Proteins, salts, nutrients, waste materials, hormones, and gases.
- Erythrocytes, Leukocytes, and platelets.
Types of White Blood Cells
- Granulocytes: Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils.
- Neutrophils: Phagocytosis (engulfing) of bacteria
- Eosinophils: Fighting parasitic infections
- Basophils: Involved in inflammatory and allergic reactions
- Agranulocytes: Lymphocytes, monocytes.
- Lymphocytes: Specific immune responses (fighting off bacteria, viruses). B-cells and T-cells have specific roles and function.
- Monocytes: Fight off bacteria, viruses, and fungus
Blood Cell Formation (Hemopoiesis)
- Blood cells originate from pluripotent stem cells.
- Blood cell development occurs in red bone marrow.
- Mature blood cells are removed from circulation by macrophages in the liver and spleen.
- This process requires vitamins and minerals, regulated by hematopoietic growth factors. The average life cycle of a red blood cell (RBC) is approximately 120 days.
Anemia
- Anemia: A subnormal concentration of erythrocytes or hemoglobin in the blood.
- Causes: Insufficient erythropoiesis, blood loss, or accelerated destruction of red blood cells.
- Contributing factors include lack of essential nutrients, certain drugs, infections, cancer, endocrine deficiencies, and chronic inflammation.
- Consequences: Reduced blood's ability to transfer oxygen, resulting in tissue hypoxia.
- Various types of anemia (e.g., microcytic/hypochromic, megaloblastic, pernicious, hemolytic) are caused by different deficiencies or conditions.
Drugs in Blood Coagulation Disorders
- Divided into anti-clotting and clot promoting drugs
- Anti-clotting drugs: reduce clotting or dissolve existing clots, used in myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation, ischemic stroke, and deep vein thrombosis. Examples of anti-clotting agents: Heparin, coumarin anticoagulants warfarin, direct thrombin inhibitors.
- Clot-promoting drugs: increase clotting, used when clotting is deficient. Important agents include: fresh plasma, purified human clotting factors, especially factor VII and factor IX (can be purified from blood or produced by recombinant DNA technology), and Vitamin K. Other drugs include antiplasmin agents for acute bleeding episodes in hemophiliacs and other bleeding disorders (e.g., tranexamic acid, aminocaproic acid).
Hematopoietic Growth Factors
- Used to stimulate blood cell production.
- Erythropoietin (EPO): Stimulates RBC production, critical in treating anemia associated with renal failure.
- Myeloid Growth Factors: Stimulate neutrophil production and function, used to accelerate neutrophil recovery after chemotherapy. Example growth factors: Interleukin-11 (IL-11) for thrombocytopenia treatment.
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This quiz focuses on the composition of blood, types of anemia, and the treatments for blood clotting and bleeding disorders. It covers the role of hematopoietic agents and the medications used in various coagulation disorders. Understanding these concepts is essential for anyone studying hematology.
