UTMB Patho Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Erythropoiesis - CORRECT ANSWER - • The main process of RBC regulation
• When decreased oxygen levels are detected, they kidneys release erythropoietin which
stimulates the red bone marrow to make and release more RBCs
Normocytic - CORRECT ANSWER - Normal size
Microcytic - CORRECT ANSWER - Small size
Macrocytic - CORRECT ANSWER - Large size
Normochromic - CORRECT ANSWER - Normal color
Hypochromic - CORRECT ANSWER - Low color
Megaloblastic - CORRECT ANSWER - enlarged and abnormally shaped
Anemia - CORRECT ANSWER - Low numbers of RBC's, low hemoglobin, or low
hematocrit resulting from
autoimmune diseases
Blood Loss
Bone Marrow failure from radiation infection or tumors
Erythropoietin insufficiency
Hemolysis
Malnutrition (Iron, Folate, Vitamin B12/B6)
, Symptoms of Anemia - CORRECT ANSWER - Fatigue
Shortness of Breath
Pallor
Low Blood Pressure
Anxiety
increased Heart Rate
Normal RBC count in males - CORRECT ANSWER - 4.2-5.4 million
Normal RBC count in females - CORRECT ANSWER - 3.6-5.0
Normal Hemoglobin count in males - CORRECT ANSWER - 14-16.5
Normal Hemoglobin count in females - CORRECT ANSWER - 12-15
Normal Hematocrit in males - CORRECT ANSWER - 40-50%
Normal Hematocrit in females - CORRECT ANSWER - 37-47%
Iron Deficiency Anemia - CORRECT ANSWER - Impaired oxygen transport due to lack
of hemoglobin, tissue hypoxia, microcytic hypochromic anemia
Etiology of Iron Deficiency Anemia - CORRECT ANSWER - Dietary Deficiency- not
enough iron B12/B6 in diet
Bleeding- menstruation, GI Bleeding (NSAIDS), peptic ulcers, polyps, hemorrhoids, cancer
Increased Demands- pregnancy, cow's milk without supplementation, Adolescents growth spurts,
diet, and menstruation
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Erythropoiesis - CORRECT ANSWER - • The main process of RBC regulation
• When decreased oxygen levels are detected, they kidneys release erythropoietin which
stimulates the red bone marrow to make and release more RBCs
Normocytic - CORRECT ANSWER - Normal size
Microcytic - CORRECT ANSWER - Small size
Macrocytic - CORRECT ANSWER - Large size
Normochromic - CORRECT ANSWER - Normal color
Hypochromic - CORRECT ANSWER - Low color
Megaloblastic - CORRECT ANSWER - enlarged and abnormally shaped
Anemia - CORRECT ANSWER - Low numbers of RBC's, low hemoglobin, or low
hematocrit resulting from
autoimmune diseases
Blood Loss
Bone Marrow failure from radiation infection or tumors
Erythropoietin insufficiency
Hemolysis
Malnutrition (Iron, Folate, Vitamin B12/B6)
, Symptoms of Anemia - CORRECT ANSWER - Fatigue
Shortness of Breath
Pallor
Low Blood Pressure
Anxiety
increased Heart Rate
Normal RBC count in males - CORRECT ANSWER - 4.2-5.4 million
Normal RBC count in females - CORRECT ANSWER - 3.6-5.0
Normal Hemoglobin count in males - CORRECT ANSWER - 14-16.5
Normal Hemoglobin count in females - CORRECT ANSWER - 12-15
Normal Hematocrit in males - CORRECT ANSWER - 40-50%
Normal Hematocrit in females - CORRECT ANSWER - 37-47%
Iron Deficiency Anemia - CORRECT ANSWER - Impaired oxygen transport due to lack
of hemoglobin, tissue hypoxia, microcytic hypochromic anemia
Etiology of Iron Deficiency Anemia - CORRECT ANSWER - Dietary Deficiency- not
enough iron B12/B6 in diet
Bleeding- menstruation, GI Bleeding (NSAIDS), peptic ulcers, polyps, hemorrhoids, cancer
Increased Demands- pregnancy, cow's milk without supplementation, Adolescents growth spurts,
diet, and menstruation
