MARYVILLE NURS 623 EXAM 1
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◉ What hemoglobin levels indicate anemia in men and women?
Answer: Anemia refers to a hemoglobin level of <13.0 in men and
<12.0 in women.
◉ What do the suffixes -cytic and -chromic refer to in relation to red
blood cells?
Answer: The suffix -cytic refers to the size of red blood cells (RBC),
while -chromic refers to the color of RBC.
◉ What are the classifications of anemia based on MCV values?
Answer: Microcytic (MCV < 80), Normocytic (MCV 80-96),
Macrocytic (MCV > 96).
◉ What are the classifications of anemia based on MCH values?
Answer: Hypochromic (MCH < 27), Normochromic (MCH 27-33),
Macrochromic (MCH > 33).
◉ What type of anemia is characterized by sickle cell disease?
Answer: Sickle cell disease is classified as Normocytic and
Normochromic.
,◉ What type of anemia is most commonly associated with iron
deficiency?
Answer: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is classified as Microcytic and
Hypochromic.
◉ What is the significance of serum ferritin in diagnosing iron
deficiency anemia?
Answer: Serum ferritin is the single most powerful test for
diagnosing iron deficiency anemia when changes in MCV and MCH
are observed.
◉ What are the characteristics of basal cell carcinoma?
Answer: Basal cell carcinoma typically appears as a flesh-colored,
pearly domed nodule with telangiectatic vessels, or a pinkish patch
of skin, and can progress to a central ulcer and crusting.
◉ What does plaque psoriasis look like?
Answer: Plaque psoriasis appears as scale-like lesions that are red,
raised patches with a whitish buildup of dead skin cells, often
located on elbows, knees, lower back, and scalp.
◉ What are the symptoms of urticaria?
,Answer: Urticaria, or hives, presents as swollen, pale red bumps or
wheals that appear suddenly, often causing itching, and may burn or
sting.
◉ What are the characteristics of melanoma?
Answer: Melanoma typically appears as a new spot on the skin that
is asymmetrical, has an irregular border, varied colors, a diameter
>6mm, and is evolving in shape, color, or size.
◉ What is Tinea Versicolor and how does it present?
Answer: Tinea Versicolor shows round or oval-shaped lesions of
hypo or hyperpigmentation macules located mainly on the back,
neck, chest, arms, and sometimes face, with very fine scales
sometimes visible.
◉ What is Sjogren's syndrome?
Answer: Sjogren's syndrome is a chronic autoimmune condition
affecting mucous membranes, causing inadequate tear and saliva
production, with symptoms including dry eyes, dry mouth, and joint
pain.
◉ What are the risk factors for developing Sjogren's syndrome?
Answer: Risk factors include rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic
lupus erythematosus (SLE), being female, and being over the age of
40.
, ◉ What are the signs and symptoms of relapsing polychondritis?
Answer: Relapsing polychondritis is characterized by destructive
inflammation of cartilage, typically causing red, swollen, painful
ears, joint inflammation, and tenderness in the nose.
◉ What are common symptoms of an allergic reaction?
Answer: Common symptoms include tingling or itching in the
mouth, hives, swelling of the lips, face, tongue, or throat, wheezing,
abdominal pain, and dizziness.
◉ What are the symptoms associated with lupus?
Answer: Symptoms of lupus include fatigue, joint pain, myalgia,
photosensitivity, a butterfly malar rash, thrombocytopenia, gastritis,
and a systolic murmur.
◉ What are the symptoms of a herpes simplex infection?
Answer: Herpes simplex can be asymptomatic or present with
tenderness, pain, mild paresthesias, headache, fever, muscle ache,
and lymphadenopathy.
◉ What symptoms can be associated with certain medical
conditions?
Answer: Headache, fever, muscle ache, lymphadenopathy.
COMPREHENSIVE SCRIPT WITH SOLUTIONS
◉ What hemoglobin levels indicate anemia in men and women?
Answer: Anemia refers to a hemoglobin level of <13.0 in men and
<12.0 in women.
◉ What do the suffixes -cytic and -chromic refer to in relation to red
blood cells?
Answer: The suffix -cytic refers to the size of red blood cells (RBC),
while -chromic refers to the color of RBC.
◉ What are the classifications of anemia based on MCV values?
Answer: Microcytic (MCV < 80), Normocytic (MCV 80-96),
Macrocytic (MCV > 96).
◉ What are the classifications of anemia based on MCH values?
Answer: Hypochromic (MCH < 27), Normochromic (MCH 27-33),
Macrochromic (MCH > 33).
◉ What type of anemia is characterized by sickle cell disease?
Answer: Sickle cell disease is classified as Normocytic and
Normochromic.
,◉ What type of anemia is most commonly associated with iron
deficiency?
Answer: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is classified as Microcytic and
Hypochromic.
◉ What is the significance of serum ferritin in diagnosing iron
deficiency anemia?
Answer: Serum ferritin is the single most powerful test for
diagnosing iron deficiency anemia when changes in MCV and MCH
are observed.
◉ What are the characteristics of basal cell carcinoma?
Answer: Basal cell carcinoma typically appears as a flesh-colored,
pearly domed nodule with telangiectatic vessels, or a pinkish patch
of skin, and can progress to a central ulcer and crusting.
◉ What does plaque psoriasis look like?
Answer: Plaque psoriasis appears as scale-like lesions that are red,
raised patches with a whitish buildup of dead skin cells, often
located on elbows, knees, lower back, and scalp.
◉ What are the symptoms of urticaria?
,Answer: Urticaria, or hives, presents as swollen, pale red bumps or
wheals that appear suddenly, often causing itching, and may burn or
sting.
◉ What are the characteristics of melanoma?
Answer: Melanoma typically appears as a new spot on the skin that
is asymmetrical, has an irregular border, varied colors, a diameter
>6mm, and is evolving in shape, color, or size.
◉ What is Tinea Versicolor and how does it present?
Answer: Tinea Versicolor shows round or oval-shaped lesions of
hypo or hyperpigmentation macules located mainly on the back,
neck, chest, arms, and sometimes face, with very fine scales
sometimes visible.
◉ What is Sjogren's syndrome?
Answer: Sjogren's syndrome is a chronic autoimmune condition
affecting mucous membranes, causing inadequate tear and saliva
production, with symptoms including dry eyes, dry mouth, and joint
pain.
◉ What are the risk factors for developing Sjogren's syndrome?
Answer: Risk factors include rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic
lupus erythematosus (SLE), being female, and being over the age of
40.
, ◉ What are the signs and symptoms of relapsing polychondritis?
Answer: Relapsing polychondritis is characterized by destructive
inflammation of cartilage, typically causing red, swollen, painful
ears, joint inflammation, and tenderness in the nose.
◉ What are common symptoms of an allergic reaction?
Answer: Common symptoms include tingling or itching in the
mouth, hives, swelling of the lips, face, tongue, or throat, wheezing,
abdominal pain, and dizziness.
◉ What are the symptoms associated with lupus?
Answer: Symptoms of lupus include fatigue, joint pain, myalgia,
photosensitivity, a butterfly malar rash, thrombocytopenia, gastritis,
and a systolic murmur.
◉ What are the symptoms of a herpes simplex infection?
Answer: Herpes simplex can be asymptomatic or present with
tenderness, pain, mild paresthesias, headache, fever, muscle ache,
and lymphadenopathy.
◉ What symptoms can be associated with certain medical
conditions?
Answer: Headache, fever, muscle ache, lymphadenopathy.
