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What is leukopenia?
What is leukopenia?
- An decrease in the total number of red blood cells in the blood
- An decrease in the total number of white blood cells in the blood (correct)
- An increase in the total number of white blood cells in the blood
- An increase in the total number of red blood cells in the blood
What is the normal range of leukocytes in the blood?
What is the normal range of leukocytes in the blood?
- 15000 to 20000 per cubic millimeter
- 5000 to 10000 per cubic millimeter (correct)
- 1000 to 3000 per cubic millimeter
- 20000 to 30000 per cubic millimeter
Which of the following is a symptom of leukopenia?
Which of the following is a symptom of leukopenia?
- Decrease in inflammation of the mucous lining of the cheeks, gums, lips
- Decreased desire and craving for hot drinks
- Increase in platelet count of the blood
- Heavy or prolonged menstrual period (correct)
What are some medical causes of leukopenia?
What are some medical causes of leukopenia?
Which autoimmune disease is associated with leukopenia?
Which autoimmune disease is associated with leukopenia?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of leukopenia?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of leukopenia?
Which symptom of leukopenia is associated with emotional disturbances, extreme fatigue, and severe headaches?
Which symptom of leukopenia is associated with emotional disturbances, extreme fatigue, and severe headaches?
What is the normal range of leukocytes in the blood?
What is the normal range of leukocytes in the blood?
Which of the following is a possible indication of infection in the context of leukopenia?
Which of the following is a possible indication of infection in the context of leukopenia?
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Leukopenia Overview
- Leukopenia is a condition characterized by a decrease in the number of leukocytes (white blood cells) in the blood.
Normal Range of Leukocytes
- The normal range of leukocytes in the blood is between 4,500 to 11,000 cells per microliter (μL).
Symptoms of Leukopenia
- Symptoms of leukopenia include:
- Recurring infections
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Emotional disturbances
- Severe headaches
Causes of Leukopenia
- Medical causes of leukopenia include:
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Bone marrow disorders
- Autoimmune disorders
- Certain medications
- Vitamin deficiencies
Autoimmune Disease Associated with Leukopenia
- Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease associated with leukopenia.
Non-Symptom of Leukopenia
- Weight gain is not a symptom of leukopenia.
Symptom of Leukopenia with Emotional Disturbances
- Fatigue is a symptom of leukopenia often accompanied by emotional disturbances, extreme fatigue, and severe headaches.
Indication of Infection in Leukopenia
- Fever is a possible indication of infection in the context of leukopenia.
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