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What is the primary cause of macrocytosis in megaloblastic anemias?

Excessive production of white blood cells

Increased red blood cell destruction

Abnormal DNA metabolism due to vitamin B12 or folate deficiency (correct)

Decreased iron availability

How does megaloblastosis affect red blood cell maturation?

It has no effect on the maturation process

It speeds up the maturation process

It only affects white blood cell maturation

It retards the maturation process, resulting in immature large RBCs (correct)

Which of the following drugs can cause macrocytosis?

Aspirin

Hydroxyurea (correct)

Vitamin D

Ibuprofen

What characterizes nonmegaloblastic anemias compared to megaloblastic anemias?

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What is a key difference in the production rates of RNA and DNA in macrocytic anemias?

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Macrocytic Anemias

Macrocytic anemias are categorized into megaloblastic and nonmegaloblastic types.
Megaloblastic anemias are characterized by macrocytosis, a condition arising from abnormal DNA metabolism.
This abnormal DNA metabolism is often due to vitamin B12 or folate deficiency.
Other causes include various medications, including hydroxyurea, zidovudine, cytosine arabinoside, methotrexate, azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine, and cladribine.

Megaloblastic Anemia Mechanisms

In vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anemias, megaloblastosis occurs.
This is caused by disturbed folic acid and vitamin B12 dependent nucleic acid synthesis within immature red blood cells.
The rate of RNA and cytoplasm production surpasses DNA production during maturation.
This retardation leads to the production of large, immature red blood cells (macrocytosis).

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This quiz covers the classification and mechanisms of macrocytic anemias, including megaloblastic and nonmegaloblastic types. It explores the implications of vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies on red blood cell maturation and highlights the effects of certain medications. Test your knowledge on this crucial aspect of hematology.