Lecture #19 UAMS Hematology Exam
2026 Questions and Answers
Anemia is - Correct answer-the inability of blood to supply the tissue with
adequate oxygen for metabolic function
Assessment is - Correct answer-based on patient history, physical findings,
symptoms, and lab test results Need to find out the reason for the anemia• Can
then provide treatment
Moderate Anemia - Correct answer-Hemoglobin is 7-10 g/dL Few symptoms if
anemia developsslowly• Based on the individua
Severe anemia - Correct answer-Hemoglobin below 7 g/dL
Symptoms dependent upon age and
cardiovascular condition
Patients complain of dyspnea (labored
breathing), vertigo, headache,
weakness, fatigue, increased heart
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, rate (tachycardia)
Severe Anemia Rapid fall of hemoglobin much more serious - Correct answer-
Patient can develop cardiovascularproblems; shock
Slowly falling hemoglobin can BE compensated with higher - Correct answer-2,3-
BPG
Right shift of oxygen dissociation curve - Correct answer-Allows more oxygen to
be released
Normal adult male HEMAGLOBIN: - Correct answer-14 - 18 g/dL
Normal adult FEMALE HEMAGLOBIN: - Correct answer-12 - 15 g/dL
Make sure not a false (increased) value. Relative increase such AS - Correct
answer-pregnancy• Blood volume goes up and dilutes out the blood
High elevation hemoglobin: - Correct answer-Erythropoietin goes up and
stimulates RBC production
Secondary polycythemia such as COPD(Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) -
Correct answer-People with cardiac or renal disease• Smokers
RBC morphology is important Look for - Correct answer-spherocytes, sickle
cells, fragments, target cells, malaria, basophilic stippling
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2026 Questions and Answers
Anemia is - Correct answer-the inability of blood to supply the tissue with
adequate oxygen for metabolic function
Assessment is - Correct answer-based on patient history, physical findings,
symptoms, and lab test results Need to find out the reason for the anemia• Can
then provide treatment
Moderate Anemia - Correct answer-Hemoglobin is 7-10 g/dL Few symptoms if
anemia developsslowly• Based on the individua
Severe anemia - Correct answer-Hemoglobin below 7 g/dL
Symptoms dependent upon age and
cardiovascular condition
Patients complain of dyspnea (labored
breathing), vertigo, headache,
weakness, fatigue, increased heart
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, rate (tachycardia)
Severe Anemia Rapid fall of hemoglobin much more serious - Correct answer-
Patient can develop cardiovascularproblems; shock
Slowly falling hemoglobin can BE compensated with higher - Correct answer-2,3-
BPG
Right shift of oxygen dissociation curve - Correct answer-Allows more oxygen to
be released
Normal adult male HEMAGLOBIN: - Correct answer-14 - 18 g/dL
Normal adult FEMALE HEMAGLOBIN: - Correct answer-12 - 15 g/dL
Make sure not a false (increased) value. Relative increase such AS - Correct
answer-pregnancy• Blood volume goes up and dilutes out the blood
High elevation hemoglobin: - Correct answer-Erythropoietin goes up and
stimulates RBC production
Secondary polycythemia such as COPD(Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) -
Correct answer-People with cardiac or renal disease• Smokers
RBC morphology is important Look for - Correct answer-spherocytes, sickle
cells, fragments, target cells, malaria, basophilic stippling
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