Hematology and Blood Disorders Quiz

What is a possible consequence of using corticosteroids?

What is a characteristic of myelodysplastic syndrome?

Which condition is associated with acquired neutropenia?

What is a characteristic of acute leukemias?

What is the characteristic of chronic myeloid leukemia?

What is the definition of agranulocytosis?

What is the indication for therapeutic splenectomy?

What is the indication for therapeutic plasmapheresis?

What is the most common tumor of the pituitary gland?

In medullary thyroid cancer, which of the following levels is elevated?

What are the clinical signs of myxedema coma?

What is a characteristic ECG finding in hypothyroidism?

What are the clinical manifestations of hypocorticism?

What is a characteristic of primary hyperaldosteronism?

What are the two most important side effects of thyrosuppressant therapy?

What is the basis of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome?

Blood Disorders

Neutropenia can occur as a consequence of using corticosteroids
In myelodysplastic syndrome, there is leukopenia and thrombocytopenia
Acquired neutropenia can be registered in patients with Sjogren's syndrome
Philadelphia chromosome-negative chronic myeloproliferative neoplasms include polycythemia vera, primary myelofibrosis, and others
Acute leukemias are characterized by interruption in maturation (maturation arrest)
The characteristic of chronic myeloid leukemia is the presence of Philadelphia chromosome
Agranulocytosis is a condition characterized by a neutrophil count lower than 0.5 × 10^9/L

Treatment and Diagnosis

Therapeutic splenectomy is used in the treatment of patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
Therapeutic plasmapheresis is applied during treatment of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Endocrine System

Clinical manifestations of acromegaly include enlargement of acral body parts (nose, ears, feet, hands)
The most common tumor of the pituitary gland is adenoma
In medullary thyroid cancer, calcitonin is elevated
Clinical signs of myxedema coma include decreased mental function, hypoventilation, hypothermia, and bradycardia
A characteristic ECG finding in hypothyroidism is low voltage and sinus bradycardia

Adrenal Glands

Clinical manifestations of hypocorticism include hypotension, shock, hypoglycemia, vomiting, and fatigue
Primary hyperaldosteronism is characterized by suppressed renin, elevated aldosterone, diastolic hypertension, and hypokalemia

This quiz covers various topics related to blood disorders, including neutropenia, myelodysplastic syndrome, and anemia. Test your knowledge and understanding of these complex medical concepts.