Hematological Conditions Quiz

Which of the following is a characteristic finding in the peripheral blood smear of a patient with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)?

What is the primary clinical feature of emphysema in smokers?

What is a common trigger for asthma?

Which syndrome is characterized by situs inversus?

What is the first-line treatment for Dressler Syndrome?

Which disease is associated with the Philadelphia chromosome?

Which condition is associated with Reed-Sternberg cells?

What is the characteristic finding in the peripheral blood smear of a patient with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)?

Which condition is associated with the synthesis of tyrosine kinase protein?

What is a common risk factor for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?

Which of the following is a symptom of unstable angina?

Which condition is typically diagnosed with a rise in cardiac troponin levels 4 hours after onset?

What syndrome is associated with chronic sinusitis, bronchiectasis, and male infertility?

What is the pathognomonic feature of Hodgkin's lymphoma?

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing Barrett's esophagus?

Which condition is characterized by chest pain that is sharp and worse with deep breaths or lying flat, and treated with NSAIDs or steroids?

Hematological Conditions

Reed-Sternberg cells are indicative of Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) is characterized by myeloblasts with Auer rods and the presence of CD10−.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) involves CD5+ B cells.
The Philadelphia chromosome is associated with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML).
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) has TdT+ cells but not specifically mentioned in correlation with other conditions.

Respiratory Diseases

Emphysema primarily impacts the lower lung lobes in smokers and is marked by irreversible structural damage.
Chronic asthma triggers can include upper respiratory infections (URI), among others.
Silicosis significantly affects the upper lobes of the lungs, distinct from other lung conditions.
Dressler Syndrome is treated with NSAIDs or steroids and presents with sharp chest pain aggravated by deep breathing or lying flat.

Gastrointestinal Conditions

Barrett's esophagus results from long-standing Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
Risk factors for GERD may include conditions like hiatal hernia.

Cardiovascular Conditions

Unstable angina can present as chest pain during rest, exercise, or stress, indicating a significant risk for myocardial infarction.
Myocardial infarction is confirmed by elevated cardiac troponin levels within 4 hours after symptom onset.

Syndromes and Conditions

Kartagener's syndrome is characterized by situs inversus, chronic sinusitis, bronchiectasis, and male infertility.
Symptoms of Dressler Syndrome include persistent chest pain following heart surgery or injury.
Auer rods are pathognomonic for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).

Miscellaneous

Recurrent infections and autoantibodies can be risk factors for developing Barrett's esophagus.
Tyrosine kinase protein synthesis is associated with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML).

Test your knowledge of various hematological conditions, including Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Leukemia, and more. Identify characteristic cells and markers associated with each condition.