ERYTHROCYTE DISORDERS PART 1

Anemia is best defined as:

• Increased RBC count

• Decreased WBC count

• Reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of blood

• Excess hemoglobin

Which of the following is a typical symptom of anemia?

• Bradycardia

• Cyanosis

• Fatigue

• Hypertension

The first step in evaluating anemia includes:

• Reticulocyte count

• Iron studies

• Complete blood count (CBC)

• Vitamin B12 testing

Microcytic hypochromic anemia is typically associated with:

• Iron deficiency

• Vitamin B12 deficiency

• Aplastic anemia

• Hemolytic anemia

Normocytic normochromic anemia is often seen in:

• Chronic kidney disease

• Thalassemia

• Iron deficiency

• Megaloblastic anemia

Macrocytic anemia usually points to:

• Iron deficiency

• Lead poisoning

• Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency

• Sideroblastic anemia

Reticulocyte count helps assess:

• Platelet production

• RBC destruction

• Bone marrow response

• Serum iron level

Which of the following anemias is caused by RBC destruction?

• Aplastic anemia

• Hemolytic anemia

• Megaloblastic anemia

• Iron deficiency anemia

Which lab finding is elevated in hemolytic anemia?

• Hemoglobin

• Haptoglobin

• Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)

• MCV

Sickle cell anemia is classified as a:

• Microcytic anemia

• Hemoglobinopathy

• Megaloblastic anemia

• Iron overload disorder