NURS 623 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
What is the best way to take iron supplements for optimal absorption? - ANS Iron is best
absorbed on an empty stomach, with water or fruit juice, about 1 hour before or 2 hours after a
meal. If upset stomach occurs, it can be taken with food.
What hemoglobin levels indicate anemia in men and women? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS Microcytic (MCV < 80),
Normocytic (MCV 80-96), Macrocytic (MCV > 96).
What are the classifications of anemia based on MCH values? - ANS Hypochromic (MCH <
27), Normochromic (MCH 27-33), Macrochromic (MCH > 33).
What type of anemia is characterized by sickle cell disease? - ANS Sickle cell disease is
classified as Normocytic and Normochromic.
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,What type of anemia is most commonly associated with iron deficiency? - ANS Iron
deficiency anemia (IDA) is classified as Microcytic and Hypochromic.
What is the significance of serum ferritin in diagnosing iron deficiency anemia? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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 Sjögren's syndrome? - ANS Sjögren'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.
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, What are the risk factors for developing Sjögren's syndrome? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS Headache, fever,
muscle ache, lymphadenopathy.
What is the laboratory value indicative of Lupus? - ANS ANA (Antinuclear Antibody) will be
1:80 or higher.
What lab tests are typically ordered for Lupus? - ANS CBC, CMP, UA, ESR/CRP (elevated), CXR,
Renal US.
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ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
What is the best way to take iron supplements for optimal absorption? - ANS Iron is best
absorbed on an empty stomach, with water or fruit juice, about 1 hour before or 2 hours after a
meal. If upset stomach occurs, it can be taken with food.
What hemoglobin levels indicate anemia in men and women? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS Microcytic (MCV < 80),
Normocytic (MCV 80-96), Macrocytic (MCV > 96).
What are the classifications of anemia based on MCH values? - ANS Hypochromic (MCH <
27), Normochromic (MCH 27-33), Macrochromic (MCH > 33).
What type of anemia is characterized by sickle cell disease? - ANS Sickle cell disease is
classified as Normocytic and Normochromic.
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,What type of anemia is most commonly associated with iron deficiency? - ANS Iron
deficiency anemia (IDA) is classified as Microcytic and Hypochromic.
What is the significance of serum ferritin in diagnosing iron deficiency anemia? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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 Sjögren's syndrome? - ANS Sjögren'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.
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, What are the risk factors for developing Sjögren's syndrome? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS Headache, fever,
muscle ache, lymphadenopathy.
What is the laboratory value indicative of Lupus? - ANS ANA (Antinuclear Antibody) will be
1:80 or higher.
What lab tests are typically ordered for Lupus? - ANS CBC, CMP, UA, ESR/CRP (elevated), CXR,
Renal US.
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