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What is a common complication of sickle cell anemia that may require medical intervention?
What is a common complication of sickle cell anemia that may require medical intervention?
Which of the following laboratory tests is typically abnormal in sickle cell anemia?
Which of the following laboratory tests is typically abnormal in sickle cell anemia?
What physical indication is characteristic of sickle cell anemia when examining a blood smear?
What physical indication is characteristic of sickle cell anemia when examining a blood smear?
What is a common chronic complication of sickle cell anemia related to impaired blood flow and tissue damage?
What is a common chronic complication of sickle cell anemia related to impaired blood flow and tissue damage?
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Which laboratory test for sickle cell anemia evaluates different types of hemoglobin based on their electrical charge?
Which laboratory test for sickle cell anemia evaluates different types of hemoglobin based on their electrical charge?
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What may an elevated reticulocyte count indicate in a patient with sickle cell anemia?
What may an elevated reticulocyte count indicate in a patient with sickle cell anemia?
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What is a potential consequence of chronic vaso-occlusion and tissue ischemia in individuals with sickle cell anemia?
What is a potential consequence of chronic vaso-occlusion and tissue ischemia in individuals with sickle cell anemia?
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What is a common cause of bacterial infections in individuals with sickle cell anemia?
What is a common cause of bacterial infections in individuals with sickle cell anemia?
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What is a medical emergency that requires immediate intervention in individuals with sickle cell anemia?
What is a medical emergency that requires immediate intervention in individuals with sickle cell anemia?
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What is a potential complication of sickle cell anemia that can cause permanent neurological damage or death?
What is a potential complication of sickle cell anemia that can cause permanent neurological damage or death?
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What may be required to alleviate symptoms and improve oxygen delivery to tissues in severe anemia?
What may be required to alleviate symptoms and improve oxygen delivery to tissues in severe anemia?
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What can trigger vaso-occlusive crises and acute chest syndrome in individuals with sickle cell anemia?
What can trigger vaso-occlusive crises and acute chest syndrome in individuals with sickle cell anemia?
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What is the most common mutation associated with sickle cell anemia in the HBB gene?
What is the most common mutation associated with sickle cell anemia in the HBB gene?
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What is a hallmark feature of sickle cell disease?
What is a hallmark feature of sickle cell disease?
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What is a possible trigger for acute chest syndrome in sickle cell anemia?
What is a possible trigger for acute chest syndrome in sickle cell anemia?
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What is the primary effect of chronic hemolysis in sickle cell anemia?
What is the primary effect of chronic hemolysis in sickle cell anemia?
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What is the primary goal of genetic testing in sickle cell anemia?
What is the primary goal of genetic testing in sickle cell anemia?
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What is a common symptom of anemia in sickle cell anemia?
What is a common symptom of anemia in sickle cell anemia?
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