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What is the reason to avoid excessive bleeding during surgery for a patient with anemia?
What is the reason to avoid excessive bleeding during surgery for a patient with anemia?
- To reduce pain
- Due to the patient's anemic condition (correct)
- To prevent delayed wound healing
- To prevent infection
Which of the following findings is characteristic of Heterozygous Thalassemia Minor?
Which of the following findings is characteristic of Heterozygous Thalassemia Minor?
- Hemoglobin A in significant amounts on electrophoresis (correct)
- Elevated serum ferritin levels
- Presence of iron deficiency anemia
- Macrocytic normochromic anemia
What is the effect of Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency on red blood cells?
What is the effect of Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency on red blood cells?
- Higher resistance to oxidant compounds
- Reduced life span and susceptibility to hemolysis (correct)
- Increased glutathione production
- Enhanced ability to manufacture reducing agents
Why should Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficient patients avoid metabolic acidosis during general anesthesia?
Why should Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficient patients avoid metabolic acidosis during general anesthesia?
In what circumstances can Heterozygous Thalassemia Minor become symptomatic?
In what circumstances can Heterozygous Thalassemia Minor become symptomatic?
What happens when red blood cells lack Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) in the presence of oxidant compounds?
What happens when red blood cells lack Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) in the presence of oxidant compounds?
What is the main difference between relative polycythemia and absolute polycythemia?
What is the main difference between relative polycythemia and absolute polycythemia?
Which condition is associated with a purplish red color of the face, neck, ears, hands, and feet?
Which condition is associated with a purplish red color of the face, neck, ears, hands, and feet?
Which condition is characterized by an increase in red cell count, Hb, and packed cell volume?
Which condition is characterized by an increase in red cell count, Hb, and packed cell volume?
What is a common complication of polycythemia vera related to platelets dysfunction and increased blood viscosity?
What is a common complication of polycythemia vera related to platelets dysfunction and increased blood viscosity?
What is the most common primary form of absolute polycythemia?
What is the most common primary form of absolute polycythemia?
What is a characteristic feature of Idiopathic Polycythemia Rubra Vera?
What is a characteristic feature of Idiopathic Polycythemia Rubra Vera?
Which treatment for polycythemia vera involves reducing the red cell mass and blood viscosity?
Which treatment for polycythemia vera involves reducing the red cell mass and blood viscosity?
What is a notable clinical feature of polycythemia vera in the oral mucosa?
What is a notable clinical feature of polycythemia vera in the oral mucosa?
In which condition does blood transfusion play a lifesaving role?
In which condition does blood transfusion play a lifesaving role?
Which complication of polycythemia vera may lead to the progression of acute leukemia or myelofibrosis?
Which complication of polycythemia vera may lead to the progression of acute leukemia or myelofibrosis?
What causes Secondary Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) according to the text?
What causes Secondary Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) according to the text?
What oral problem may occur in polycythemia vera due to infarcts in smaller vessels?
What oral problem may occur in polycythemia vera due to infarcts in smaller vessels?
Which lymphoma is characterized by painless lymphadenopathy?
Which lymphoma is characterized by painless lymphadenopathy?
What is the main concern with Burkitt's lymphoma due to its rapid growth?
What is the main concern with Burkitt's lymphoma due to its rapid growth?
What is a common oral manifestation of endemic Burkitt lymphoma?
What is a common oral manifestation of endemic Burkitt lymphoma?
In which population is endemic Burkitt lymphoma predominantly seen?
In which population is endemic Burkitt lymphoma predominantly seen?
What type of lesion does Burkitt's lymphoma produce radiographically?
What type of lesion does Burkitt's lymphoma produce radiographically?
What is the most common lymphoma of childhood?
What is the most common lymphoma of childhood?
