15 Questions
What is a normal response in acute blood loss?
Increase in reticulocyte count
At what percentage of blood volume loss does tachycardia occur?
15% to 30%
What are the common causes of mild neutropenia in adults?
Benign ethnic neutropenia and drug-induced neutropenia
What happens in severe hemorrhage?
Tachycardia and weaker pulse
When does significant drop in blood pressure usually manifest with acute blood loss?
30% to 40% blood volume loss
What will cause minimal increase in heart rate with no changes in blood pressure and respiratory rate?
Class I hemorrhage
What is the initial evaluation for suspected neutropenia?
CBC with differential, blood smear, health history, medications, and physical examination
Which medication type may cause neutropenia?
Antibiotics
What is the definition of neutropenia?
ANC of 5 or 6 lobes
What is a common symptom of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma?
Painful enlarged lymph nodes
What age group has a higher incidence of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma?
Young adults (20–40 years) or older adults (>60 years)
Which cell type is usually affected in Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma?
B cells
What is a common symptom of Multiple Myeloma?
Fatigue, weakness, and bone pain
'Thrombocytopenia' is defined as a low count of what component in the blood?
Platelets
What is the mean corpuscular volume (MCV) in neutropenic patients?
<100 fL
Learn about the signs of acute hemorrhage and how it can affect the complete blood count (CBC) results. Understand the time frame in which blood loss may reflect in CBC and the role of reticulocyte count in assessing acute blood loss.
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