27 Questions
Which test is considered the most under-utilized in the investigation of anaemias?
Reticulocyte count
What is the hallmark feature of microcytic anaemia?
Decreased Mean Cell Volume
What is a common symptom associated with iron deficiency anaemia?
Angular stomatitis
Which iron study parameter is typically decreased in both Iron Deficiency Anaemia and Anaemia of Chronic Disease?
Serum Iron
In Thalassaemias, which type of globin chain synthesis is defective?
α and β globin chains
In which type of anaemia do patients typically experience fatigue, pallor, and exertional dyspnea?
Anaemia of chronic disease
What is a distinguishing feature of Sideroblastic Anaemia compared to other types of anaemia?
Increased serum iron levels
Which condition is NOT a common cause of microcytic anaemia?
Chronic renal failure
What is the main characteristic of microcytic anaemia?
Low MCV values
Which haemoglobinopathy results from altered physical and chemical properties of the hemoglobin molecule?
Sickle cell anemia
What is the main characteristic of Iron Deficiency Anaemia in terms of red cell indices?
Decreased MCHC
Which condition is characterized by spoon-shaped nails (Koilonychia)?
Iron deficiency anaemia
What is a common cause of sideroblastic anaemias?
Excessive alcohol consumption
Which iron study parameter is inversely proportional to iron stores?
Ferritin
Which type of anaemia could be caused by bone marrow infiltration?
Megaloblastic anemias
What is a typical feature associated with thalassemias / haemoglobinopathies?
Low reticulocyte count
Which of the following conditions is NOT commonly associated with sideroblastic anemias?
Hyperthyroidism
Which of the following is NOT a feature of iron deficiency anaemia?
Increased ferritin
In anaemia of chronic disease, the level of hepcidin is:
Increased
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of thalassemia minor?
Mild hypochromic anaemia
In sideroblastic anaemia, the serum iron level is typically:
Increased
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of anaemia of chronic disease?
Iron deficiency
In alpha thalassemia, the gene deletion occurs on which chromosome?
Chromosome 16
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of thalassemia major?
Severe anaemia requiring transfusions
In sickle cell disease, the point mutation affects which hemoglobin chain?
Beta chain
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of megaloblastic anaemia?
Increased serum iron levels
In microcytic anaemia, the red cell distribution width (RDW) is typically:
Increased
Test your knowledge on the topic of infection, defence, and repair with this quiz from Deakin Medical School. The quiz covers topics such as full blood examination, red cell indices, white cell count with differentials, platelet count, and blood film analysis.
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