APEA Heme Patho Exam (Actual Exam) with Questions and Verified Answers
The primary organ responsible for the production of ITP platelet antibodies
is the:
spleen.
liver.
kidney.
pancreas.
spleen
Which one of the following is NOT involved in hemostasis?
Vasoconstriction
Activation of platelets
Formation of blood clots
Destruction of collagen fibers
Destruction of collagen fibers
Which one of the following is a type of megaloblastic anemia?
Hemolytic anemia
Sideroblastic anemia
Pernicious anemia
Iron deficiency anemia
Pernicious anemia
The component of the blood that carries antibodies and nutrients to tissues
and carries away waste is:
thrombocytes.
plasma.
erythrocytes.
leukocytes
plasma.
Which one of the following is a disorder that results in the destruction of
platelets?
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Myelodysplasia
Acute leukemia
, APEA Heme Patho Exam (Actual Exam) with Questions and Verified Answers
Megaloblastic anemia
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Which one of the following blood lead levels in an adult would warrant
intervention?
5 mcg/dL
10 mcg/dL
15 mcg/dL
20 mcg/dL
20 mcg/dL
Jaundice in a newborn is a medical emergency if it occurs within the first:
24 hours.
48 hours.
72 hours.
95 hours.
24 hours.
Which protein is an important mediator of the inflammatory response and
serves as a messenger at the site of antigen (allergen) invasion?
Leukotriene
Prostaglandin
Cytokines
Histamines
Cytokines
Thrombocytopenia is characterized by:
decreased iron supply.
decreased production of red blood cells.
too many circulating platelets.
insufficient circulating platelets.
insufficient circulating platelets.
The plasma protein that binds to and transports iron is known as:
ferritin.
The primary organ responsible for the production of ITP platelet antibodies
is the:
spleen.
liver.
kidney.
pancreas.
spleen
Which one of the following is NOT involved in hemostasis?
Vasoconstriction
Activation of platelets
Formation of blood clots
Destruction of collagen fibers
Destruction of collagen fibers
Which one of the following is a type of megaloblastic anemia?
Hemolytic anemia
Sideroblastic anemia
Pernicious anemia
Iron deficiency anemia
Pernicious anemia
The component of the blood that carries antibodies and nutrients to tissues
and carries away waste is:
thrombocytes.
plasma.
erythrocytes.
leukocytes
plasma.
Which one of the following is a disorder that results in the destruction of
platelets?
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Myelodysplasia
Acute leukemia
, APEA Heme Patho Exam (Actual Exam) with Questions and Verified Answers
Megaloblastic anemia
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Which one of the following blood lead levels in an adult would warrant
intervention?
5 mcg/dL
10 mcg/dL
15 mcg/dL
20 mcg/dL
20 mcg/dL
Jaundice in a newborn is a medical emergency if it occurs within the first:
24 hours.
48 hours.
72 hours.
95 hours.
24 hours.
Which protein is an important mediator of the inflammatory response and
serves as a messenger at the site of antigen (allergen) invasion?
Leukotriene
Prostaglandin
Cytokines
Histamines
Cytokines
Thrombocytopenia is characterized by:
decreased iron supply.
decreased production of red blood cells.
too many circulating platelets.
insufficient circulating platelets.
insufficient circulating platelets.
The plasma protein that binds to and transports iron is known as:
ferritin.
