Macrocytic anemia

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Which of the following is a key substance required for the incorporation of vitamin B12 in the nuclear synthesis of red blood cells? EPO, Transferrin, Intrinsic factor, Homocysteine

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Intrinsic factor

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Evidence of a megaloblastic anemia includes: Microcytic RBCs, Thrombocytosis, Decreased red cell precursors with other cell lines unaffected, Pancytopenia

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Pancytopenia

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All of the following are possible causes of low levels of intrinsic factor (IF) except: Gastrectomy, Pernicious anemia, Gastritis, Kidney failure

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Kidney failure

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Which MCV range is indicative of pernicious anemia? Options: 70 -80, 85 - 95, 95-105, 110-120

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110-120

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Which of the following RBC morphologies is classic in the megaloblastic anemias? Polychromasia, Macro ovalocytes, Macrocytes, Hypochromia

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Macro ovalocytes

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Intrinsic factor is secreted by the:

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Parietal cells

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The Schilling test continues to be a historic reference method for the determination of: IDA, Pernicious anemia, Folic acid deficiency, Non megaloblastic anemia

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Pernicious anemia

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Macrocytic RBCs are routinely seen in all of the following except: Pernicious anemia, Liver disease, Response to anemic stress, Thalassemia

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Thalassemia

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Which of the following is a clinical symptom specific to B12 deficiency? Fever, Numbness and trouble with balance, Pallor, Splenomegaly

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Numbness and trouble with balance