Question 1

Which of the following is considered to result from a malabsorption problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  aplastic anemia 
B)  sickle cell anemia 
C)  thalassemia major 
D)  pernicious anemia 
A)  aplastic anemia 
B)  sickle cell anemia 
C)  thalassemia major 
D)  pernicious anemia D

Question 2

In which blood dyscrasia does pancytopenia develop?

Accepted Answer

A)  pernicious anemia 
B)  aplastic anemia 
C)  iron-deficiency anemia 
D)  sickle-cell anemia 
A)  pernicious anemia 
B)  aplastic anemia 
C)  iron-deficiency anemia 
D)  sickle-cell anemia B

Question 3

Multiple opportunistic infections develop with acute leukemia primarily because:

Accepted Answer

A)  the number of white blood cells is decreased 
B)  many circulating leukocytes are immature 
C)  severe anemia interferes with the immune response 
D)  decreased appetite and nutritional intake reduce natural defenses 
A)  the number of white blood cells is decreased 
B)  many circulating leukocytes are immature 
C)  severe anemia interferes with the immune response 
D)  decreased appetite and nutritional intake reduce natural defenses B

Question 4

What is the cause of oral ulcerations and delayed healing occurring with any severe anemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of folic acid for DNA synthesis 
B)  frequent microinfarcts in the tissues 
C)  deficit of oxygen for epithelial cell mitosis 
D)  elevated bilirubin levels in blood and body fluids 
A)  lack of folic acid for DNA synthesis 
B)  frequent microinfarcts in the tissues 
C)  deficit of oxygen for epithelial cell mitosis 
D)  elevated bilirubin levels in blood and body fluids

Question 5

Which of the following is present with pernicious anemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  pancytopenia 
B)  hypochlorhydria 
C)  leukocytosis 
D)  multiple infarcts 
A)  pancytopenia 
B)  hypochlorhydria 
C)  leukocytosis 
D)  multiple infarcts

Question 6

Which of the following is considered to be a compensation mechanism for individuals with anemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  peripheral vasodilation 
B)  increased erythropoiesis 
C)  tachycardia 
D)  secondary polycythemia 
A)  peripheral vasodilation 
B)  increased erythropoiesis 
C)  tachycardia 
D)  secondary polycythemia

Question 7

Jaundice is likely to be a sign of ___________?

Accepted Answer

A)  sickle cell anemia 
B)  aplastic anemia 
C)  iron-deficiency anemia 
D)  acute leukemia 
A)  sickle cell anemia 
B)  aplastic anemia 
C)  iron-deficiency anemia 
D)  acute leukemia

Question 8

The Reed-Sternberg cell is diagnostic for:

Accepted Answer

A)  chronic myeloblastic leukemia 
B)  Hodgkin's lymphoma 
C)  multiple myeloma 
D)  non-Hodgkin's lymphoma 
A)  chronic myeloblastic leukemia 
B)  Hodgkin's lymphoma 
C)  multiple myeloma 
D)  non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

Question 9

Following hemolysis,which part of the hemoglobin molecule produces bilirubin?

Accepted Answer

A)  heme 
B)  globin 
C)  a chain of amino acids 
D)  iron 
A)  heme 
B)  globin 
C)  a chain of amino acids 
D)  iron

Question 10

What is the primary treatment for the leukemias?

Accepted Answer

A)  radiation 
B)  chemotherapy 
C)  surgery 
D)  immunotherapy 
A)  radiation 
B)  chemotherapy 
C)  surgery 
D)  immunotherapy

Question 11

Which of the following applies to erythropoietin?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is produced by the liver. 
B)  It increases iron absorption for heme production. 
C)  It stimulates production of red blood cells. 
D)  Hypoxia stimulates the red bone marrow to produce erythropoietin. 
A)  It is produced by the liver. 
B)  It increases iron absorption for heme production. 
C)  It stimulates production of red blood cells. 
D)  Hypoxia stimulates the red bone marrow to produce erythropoietin.

Question 12

What is the basic abnormality in thalassemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Several amino acids in the globin chains have been replaced by substitute amino acids. 
B)  More than four globin chains are found in the erythrocytes. 
C)  The iron molecule is displaced in hemoglobin. 
D)  There is failure to synthesize either the alpha or beta chains in the hemoglobin molecule. 
A)  Several amino acids in the globin chains have been replaced by substitute amino acids. 
B)  More than four globin chains are found in the erythrocytes. 
C)  The iron molecule is displaced in hemoglobin. 
D)  There is failure to synthesize either the alpha or beta chains in the hemoglobin molecule.

Question 13

Which statement applies to the disorder hemophilia A?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is transmitted as an X-linked dominant trait. 
B)  There is usually a total lack of factor VIII in the blood. 
C)  Males and females can be carriers. 
D)  Hematomas and hemarthroses are common. 
A)  It is transmitted as an X-linked dominant trait. 
B)  There is usually a total lack of factor VIII in the blood. 
C)  Males and females can be carriers. 
D)  Hematomas and hemarthroses are common.

Question 14

Which of the following applies to the condition disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is usually a secondary complication. 
B)  It is always initiated by excessive bleeding. 
C)  Thrombi form in the large arteries and veins. 
D)  It is not life threatening. 
A)  It is usually a secondary complication. 
B)  It is always initiated by excessive bleeding. 
C)  Thrombi form in the large arteries and veins. 
D)  It is not life threatening.

Question 15

Which stage of Hodgkin's lymphoma would be identified when several malignant lymph nodes are found in two regions on the same side of the diaphragm?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stage I 
B)  Stage II 
C)  Stage III 
D)  Stage IV 
A)  Stage I 
B)  Stage II 
C)  Stage III 
D)  Stage IV

Question 16

Vitamin K is required by the liver to synthesize:

Accepted Answer

A)  heparin 
B)  prothrombin 
C)  amino acids 
D)  bilirubin 
A)  heparin 
B)  prothrombin 
C)  amino acids 
D)  bilirubin

Question 17

Which of the following is typical of Hodgkin's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  onset usually in early childhood 
B)  multiple tumors spreading randomly through the body 
C)  initial tumor is single,painless,enlarged lymph node,often cervical 
D)  currently a very poor prognosis 
A)  onset usually in early childhood 
B)  multiple tumors spreading randomly through the body 
C)  initial tumor is single,painless,enlarged lymph node,often cervical 
D)  currently a very poor prognosis

Question 18

Which of the following applies to the etiology of aplastic anemia? It is:

Accepted Answer

A)  idiopathic in many cases 
B)  a genetic disorder 
C)  predisposed by exposure to myelotoxins 
D)  a,b 
E)  a,c 
A)  idiopathic in many cases 
B)  a genetic disorder 
C)  predisposed by exposure to myelotoxins 
D)  a,b 
E)  a,c

Question 19

Secondary polycythemia may be associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  frequent angina attacks 
B)  certain types of anemia 
C)  severe chronic bronchitis 
D)  renal disease 
A)  frequent angina attacks 
B)  certain types of anemia 
C)  severe chronic bronchitis 
D)  renal disease

Question 20

In individuals with pernicious anemia,antibodies form to:

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin B12 
B)  intrinsic factor or parietal cells 
C)  mucus-producing glands 
D)  hydrochloric acid 
A)  vitamin B12 
B)  intrinsic factor or parietal cells 
C)  mucus-producing glands 
D)  hydrochloric acid

Exam 17: Blood and Lymphatic Disorders

Which of the following is considered to result from a malabsorption problem?

In which blood dyscrasia does pancytopenia develop?

Multiple opportunistic infections develop with acute leukemia primarily because:

What is the cause of oral ulcerations and delayed healing occurring with any severe anemia?

Which of the following is present with pernicious anemia?

Which of the following is considered to be a compensation mechanism for individuals with anemia?

Jaundice is likely to be a sign of ___________?

The Reed-Sternberg cell is diagnostic for:

Following hemolysis,which part of the hemoglobin molecule produces bilirubin?

What is the primary treatment for the leukemias?

Which of the following applies to erythropoietin?

What is the basic abnormality in thalassemia?

Which statement applies to the disorder hemophilia A?

Which of the following applies to the condition disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?

Which stage of Hodgkin's lymphoma would be identified when several malignant lymph nodes are found in two regions on the same side of the diaphragm?

Vitamin K is required by the liver to synthesize:

Which of the following is typical of Hodgkin's disease?

Which of the following applies to the etiology of aplastic anemia? It is:

Secondary polycythemia may be associated with:

In individuals with pernicious anemia,antibodies form to:

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