NURS 5432 – FNP 1, Final Exam Part 2, complete exam material
Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - correct answer Average volume of individual erythrocytes.
Microcytic - correct answer MCV less than 80 fL.
Normocytic - correct answer MCV between 80-100 fL.
Macrocytic - correct answer MCV greater than 100 fL.
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) - correct answer Average hemoglobin
concentration in red blood cells.
Normochromic - correct answer MCHC between 32-36%.
Hypochromic - correct answer MCHC less than 32%.
Hyperchromic - correct answer MCHC greater than 36%.
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH) - correct answer Average amount of hemoglobin per
erythrocyte.
Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) - correct answer Variation in red blood cell size.
Anisocytosis - correct answer Presence of varying sizes of red blood cells.
Reticulocyte Count - correct answer Percentage of young red blood cells in circulation.
Normal Reticulocyte Count - correct answer 1-2% of total red blood cells.
Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) - correct answer Anemia due to low iron availability.
Thalassemia - correct answer Genetic disorder affecting hemoglobin production.
Anemia of Chronic Disease (ACD) - correct answer Anemia associated with chronic illness.
Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) - correct answer Measure of blood's capacity to bind iron.
Serum Ferritin - correct answer Indicator of stored iron levels.
Elemental Iron Dosage for Adults - correct answer 100 to 200 mg/day for iron deficiency.
Elemental Iron Dosage for Children - correct answer 3 to 6 mg/kg/day for iron deficiency.
IV Iron Indications - correct answer Used when oral iron is ineffective or intolerable.
Lean Body Weight (LBW) - correct answer Weight used to calculate iron dosage.
Elemental Iron Calculation Formula - correct answer Elemental iron (mg) = 0.0442 × (desired
Hgb - observed Hgb) × LBW.
, Vitamin B12 - correct answer Essential vitamin for red blood cell formation.
Intrinsic Factor - correct answer Protein required for B12 absorption in the ileum.
Pernicious Anemia - correct answer B12 deficiency due to lack of intrinsic factor.
Daily Requirement of B12 - correct answer Average adult needs 2.4 mcg per day.
Excretion of B12 - correct answer 0.1% of body store lost daily.
Dietary Sources of B12 - correct answer Found in animal products and fortified foods.
Cyanocobalamin - correct answer Synthetic form of vitamin B12 used in treatment.
Sublingual Tablets - correct answer Over-the-counter B12 supplement for quick absorption.
IM Injections - correct answer Intramuscular B12 administration for severe deficiencies.
High-Dose Oral B12 - correct answer 1,000-2,000 μg daily as effective as injections.
Megaloblastic Anemia - correct answer Anemia characterized by oversized erythrocytes.
Neurologic Damage - correct answer Demyelination of neurons due to B12 deficiency.
GI Disturbances - correct answer Oral ulceration and digestive issues from B12 deficiency.
Schilling Test - correct answer Previously used to diagnose B12 absorption issues.
Methylmalonic Acid Test - correct answer Helps diagnose early B12 deficiency.
Folic Acid RDA - correct answer 400 mcg for adults, 600 mcg during pregnancy.
Consequences of B12 Deficiency - correct answer Includes anemia, neurologic damage, and GI
disturbances.
Tetracycline - correct answer Antibiotic that has a relative contraindication with iron.
Antacids - correct answer Medications that can interfere with iron absorption.
Fluoroquinolones - correct answer Antibiotics that may affect oral iron efficacy.
Vitamin E - correct answer Nutrient that can hinder iron absorption.
RDA - correct answer Recommended Dietary Allowance for nutrients.
Folate - correct answer Vitamin B essential for DNA synthesis and repair.
Supplemental Folate - correct answer Additional folate intake beyond dietary sources.
Folic Acid Anemia - correct answer Anemia caused by insufficient folate levels.
Neural Tube Defects - correct answer Birth defects due to folate deficiency during pregnancy.
Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - correct answer Average volume of individual erythrocytes.
Microcytic - correct answer MCV less than 80 fL.
Normocytic - correct answer MCV between 80-100 fL.
Macrocytic - correct answer MCV greater than 100 fL.
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) - correct answer Average hemoglobin
concentration in red blood cells.
Normochromic - correct answer MCHC between 32-36%.
Hypochromic - correct answer MCHC less than 32%.
Hyperchromic - correct answer MCHC greater than 36%.
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH) - correct answer Average amount of hemoglobin per
erythrocyte.
Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) - correct answer Variation in red blood cell size.
Anisocytosis - correct answer Presence of varying sizes of red blood cells.
Reticulocyte Count - correct answer Percentage of young red blood cells in circulation.
Normal Reticulocyte Count - correct answer 1-2% of total red blood cells.
Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) - correct answer Anemia due to low iron availability.
Thalassemia - correct answer Genetic disorder affecting hemoglobin production.
Anemia of Chronic Disease (ACD) - correct answer Anemia associated with chronic illness.
Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) - correct answer Measure of blood's capacity to bind iron.
Serum Ferritin - correct answer Indicator of stored iron levels.
Elemental Iron Dosage for Adults - correct answer 100 to 200 mg/day for iron deficiency.
Elemental Iron Dosage for Children - correct answer 3 to 6 mg/kg/day for iron deficiency.
IV Iron Indications - correct answer Used when oral iron is ineffective or intolerable.
Lean Body Weight (LBW) - correct answer Weight used to calculate iron dosage.
Elemental Iron Calculation Formula - correct answer Elemental iron (mg) = 0.0442 × (desired
Hgb - observed Hgb) × LBW.
, Vitamin B12 - correct answer Essential vitamin for red blood cell formation.
Intrinsic Factor - correct answer Protein required for B12 absorption in the ileum.
Pernicious Anemia - correct answer B12 deficiency due to lack of intrinsic factor.
Daily Requirement of B12 - correct answer Average adult needs 2.4 mcg per day.
Excretion of B12 - correct answer 0.1% of body store lost daily.
Dietary Sources of B12 - correct answer Found in animal products and fortified foods.
Cyanocobalamin - correct answer Synthetic form of vitamin B12 used in treatment.
Sublingual Tablets - correct answer Over-the-counter B12 supplement for quick absorption.
IM Injections - correct answer Intramuscular B12 administration for severe deficiencies.
High-Dose Oral B12 - correct answer 1,000-2,000 μg daily as effective as injections.
Megaloblastic Anemia - correct answer Anemia characterized by oversized erythrocytes.
Neurologic Damage - correct answer Demyelination of neurons due to B12 deficiency.
GI Disturbances - correct answer Oral ulceration and digestive issues from B12 deficiency.
Schilling Test - correct answer Previously used to diagnose B12 absorption issues.
Methylmalonic Acid Test - correct answer Helps diagnose early B12 deficiency.
Folic Acid RDA - correct answer 400 mcg for adults, 600 mcg during pregnancy.
Consequences of B12 Deficiency - correct answer Includes anemia, neurologic damage, and GI
disturbances.
Tetracycline - correct answer Antibiotic that has a relative contraindication with iron.
Antacids - correct answer Medications that can interfere with iron absorption.
Fluoroquinolones - correct answer Antibiotics that may affect oral iron efficacy.
Vitamin E - correct answer Nutrient that can hinder iron absorption.
RDA - correct answer Recommended Dietary Allowance for nutrients.
Folate - correct answer Vitamin B essential for DNA synthesis and repair.
Supplemental Folate - correct answer Additional folate intake beyond dietary sources.
Folic Acid Anemia - correct answer Anemia caused by insufficient folate levels.
Neural Tube Defects - correct answer Birth defects due to folate deficiency during pregnancy.
