Question 1

All of the following apply to vitamin K EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) it is used as an antidote for warfarin (Coumadin) 
B) the liver requires it to produce prothrombin 
C) it is a fat-soluble vitamin 
D) the bone marrow requires it to synthesize hemoglobin 
A) it is used as an antidote for warfarin (Coumadin) 
B) the liver requires it to produce prothrombin 
C) it is a fat-soluble vitamin 
D) the bone marrow requires it to synthesize hemoglobin D

Question 2

Petechiae and purpura are common signs of:

Accepted Answer

A) excessive hemolysis 
B) leucopenia 
C) increased bleeding tendencies 
D) hemoglobin deficit 
A) excessive hemolysis 
B) leucopenia 
C) increased bleeding tendencies 
D) hemoglobin deficit C

Question 3

What term is used to describe a deficit of all types of blood cells?

Accepted Answer

A) leucopenia 
B) neutropenia 
C) pancytopenia 
D) erythrocytosis 
A) leucopenia 
B) neutropenia 
C) pancytopenia 
D) erythrocytosis C

Question 4

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 5

Which of the following occur when disseminated intravascular coagulation develops?

Accepted Answer

A) increased thrombocytes and blood-clotting 
B) hemolysis with loss of blood cells 
C) massive sepsis and hemorrhage 
D) multiple thrombi and deficit of clotting factors 
A) increased thrombocytes and blood-clotting 
B) hemolysis with loss of blood cells 
C) massive sepsis and hemorrhage 
D) multiple thrombi and deficit of clotting factors

Question 6

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 7

Choose the typical early general signs/symptoms of anemia.

Accepted Answer

A) chest pain,palpitations 
B) jaundice,stomatitis 
C) pallor,dyspnea,and fatigue 
D) bradycardia,heat intolerance 
A) chest pain,palpitations 
B) jaundice,stomatitis 
C) pallor,dyspnea,and fatigue 
D) bradycardia,heat intolerance

Question 8

Leukemia is sometimes linked to chromosome abnormalities,as evidenced by:

Accepted Answer

A) the presence of Philadelphia chromosome translocation in cases of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) 
B) very low incidence in persons with Down syndrome 
C) little evidence of familial incidence 
D) transmission as a recessive gene 
A) the presence of Philadelphia chromosome translocation in cases of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) 
B) very low incidence in persons with Down syndrome 
C) little evidence of familial incidence 
D) transmission as a recessive gene

Question 9

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

Question 10

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 11

Which of the following would result from a reduced number of erythrocytes in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A) increased hemoglobin in the blood 
B) decreased hematocrit 
C) increased risk of hemostasis 
D) decreased osmotic pressure of the blood 
A) increased hemoglobin in the blood 
B) decreased hematocrit 
C) increased risk of hemostasis 
D) decreased osmotic pressure of the blood

Question 12

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 13

What is the cause of sickle-cell anemia?

Accepted Answer

A) a defective gene inherited from both parents 
B) a genetic defect affecting synthesis of hemoglobin chains 
C) bone marrow depression 
D) an autoimmune reaction 
A) a defective gene inherited from both parents 
B) a genetic defect affecting synthesis of hemoglobin chains 
C) bone marrow depression 
D) an autoimmune reaction

Question 14

Thalassemia is caused by:

Accepted Answer

A) a defect in one or more genes for hemoglobin 
B) an abnormal form of heme 
C) abnormal liver production of amino acids and iron 
D) overproduction of hypochromic,microcytic RBCs 
A) a defect in one or more genes for hemoglobin 
B) an abnormal form of heme 
C) abnormal liver production of amino acids and iron 
D) overproduction of hypochromic,microcytic RBCs

Question 15

In individuals with acute leukemia,the increased number of malignant leukocytes leads to:
1)decreased hemoglobin
2)thrombocytopenia
3)bone pain with increased activity
4)splenomegaly

Accepted Answer

A) 1,3 
B) 1,2,4 
C) 2,3,4 
D) 1,2,3,4 
A) 1,3 
B) 1,2,4 
C) 2,3,4 
D) 1,2,3,4

Question 16

Which of the following applies to the leukemias?

Accepted Answer

A) Chronic leukemias are more common in older people. 
B) AML is the most common childhood leukemia. 
C) Exposure to chemicals is not considered a predisposing factor. 
D) Lymphoid tissue produces abnormal leukocytes. 
A) Chronic leukemias are more common in older people. 
B) AML is the most common childhood leukemia. 
C) Exposure to chemicals is not considered a predisposing factor. 
D) Lymphoid tissue produces abnormal leukocytes.

Question 17

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 18

Which of the following best describes the characteristic erythrocyte associated with pernicious anemia?

Accepted Answer

A) hypochromic,microcytic 
B) normochromic,normocytic 
C) elongated,sickle-shaped 
D) megaloblastic or macrocytic nucleated cells 
A) hypochromic,microcytic 
B) normochromic,normocytic 
C) elongated,sickle-shaped 
D) megaloblastic or macrocytic nucleated cells

Question 19

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 20

Which of the following statements apply to hemochromocytosis? It is:

Accepted Answer

A) caused by excessive iron intake in the diet 
B) results from excessive hemolysis of RBCs 
C) a metabolic error leads to excess amounts of hemosiderin,causing damage to organs 
D) an inherited defect results in abnormal hemoglobin 
A) caused by excessive iron intake in the diet 
B) results from excessive hemolysis of RBCs 
C) a metabolic error leads to excess amounts of hemosiderin,causing damage to organs 
D) an inherited defect results in abnormal hemoglobin

Exam 17: Blood and Lymphatic Disorders

All of the following apply to vitamin K EXCEPT:

Petechiae and purpura are common signs of:

What term is used to describe a deficit of all types of blood cells?

What is the primary treatment for the leukemias?

Which of the following occur when disseminated intravascular coagulation develops?

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

Choose the typical early general signs/symptoms of anemia.

Leukemia is sometimes linked to chromosome abnormalities,as evidenced by:

In which blood dyscrasia does pancytopenia develop?

Vitamin K is required by the liver to synthesize:

Which of the following would result from a reduced number of erythrocytes in the blood?

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

What is the cause of sickle-cell anemia?

Thalassemia is caused by:

In individuals with acute leukemia,the increased number of malignant leukocytes leads to: 1)decreased hemoglobin 2)thrombocytopenia 3)bone pain with increased activity 4)splenomegaly

Which of the following applies to the leukemias?

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

Which of the following best describes the characteristic erythrocyte associated with pernicious anemia?

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

Which of the following statements apply to hemochromocytosis? It is:

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