Comprehensive Hematology and Anemia
Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+
Hematopoiesis - Correct answer-Occurs in the bone marrow: produces RBCs,
WBCs, and platelets.
Erythropoiesis - Correct answer-Controlled by erythropoietin from kidneys
(stimulated by hypoxia).
Hemolysis - Correct answer-Normal RBC destruction occurs in spleen, liver, bone
marrow → increases bilirubin.
Platelets - Correct answer-Produced from megakaryocytes; regulated by
thrombopoietin.
Coagulation - Correct answer-Intrinsic + extrinsic pathways → thrombin → fibrin
clot.
General Anemia - Correct answer-↓ RBCs, ↓ hemoglobin, or ↓ hematocrit results in
tissue hypoxia.
Etiology of General Anemia - Correct answer-Blood loss, nutritional deficiencies,
decreased erythropoietin, bone marrow suppression, hemolysis.
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, Risk Factors for General Anemia - Correct answer-Poor diet, chronic disease, GI
disorders, kidney disease.
Manifestations of General Anemia - Correct answer-Pallor, fatigue, dyspnea,
tachycardia, jaundice, pruritus.
Diagnostics for General Anemia - Correct answer-CBC, reticulocyte count, iron,
folate, B12 levels, peripheral smear.
Iron-Deficiency Anemia - Correct answer-Inadequate iron → decreased
hemoglobin synthesis → microcytic, hypochromic RBCs.
Etiology of Iron-Deficiency Anemia - Correct answer-Poor diet, malabsorption,
blood loss, pregnancy, chronic kidney disease.
Risk Factors for Iron-Deficiency Anemia - Correct answer-Women of reproductive
age, poor socioeconomic status, older adults, chronic GI bleeding.
Manifestations of Iron-Deficiency Anemia - Correct answer-Pallor, glossitis,
cheilitis, fatigue, pica.
Diagnostics for Iron-Deficiency Anemia - Correct answer-↓ iron, ↓ ferritin, ↑
TIBC, CBC (microcytic, hypochromic RBCs), stool occult blood.
Pharmacology for Iron-Deficiency Anemia - Correct answer-Oral iron: 150-200
mg/day, take with vitamin C, avoid enteric-coated.
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Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+
Hematopoiesis - Correct answer-Occurs in the bone marrow: produces RBCs,
WBCs, and platelets.
Erythropoiesis - Correct answer-Controlled by erythropoietin from kidneys
(stimulated by hypoxia).
Hemolysis - Correct answer-Normal RBC destruction occurs in spleen, liver, bone
marrow → increases bilirubin.
Platelets - Correct answer-Produced from megakaryocytes; regulated by
thrombopoietin.
Coagulation - Correct answer-Intrinsic + extrinsic pathways → thrombin → fibrin
clot.
General Anemia - Correct answer-↓ RBCs, ↓ hemoglobin, or ↓ hematocrit results in
tissue hypoxia.
Etiology of General Anemia - Correct answer-Blood loss, nutritional deficiencies,
decreased erythropoietin, bone marrow suppression, hemolysis.
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, Risk Factors for General Anemia - Correct answer-Poor diet, chronic disease, GI
disorders, kidney disease.
Manifestations of General Anemia - Correct answer-Pallor, fatigue, dyspnea,
tachycardia, jaundice, pruritus.
Diagnostics for General Anemia - Correct answer-CBC, reticulocyte count, iron,
folate, B12 levels, peripheral smear.
Iron-Deficiency Anemia - Correct answer-Inadequate iron → decreased
hemoglobin synthesis → microcytic, hypochromic RBCs.
Etiology of Iron-Deficiency Anemia - Correct answer-Poor diet, malabsorption,
blood loss, pregnancy, chronic kidney disease.
Risk Factors for Iron-Deficiency Anemia - Correct answer-Women of reproductive
age, poor socioeconomic status, older adults, chronic GI bleeding.
Manifestations of Iron-Deficiency Anemia - Correct answer-Pallor, glossitis,
cheilitis, fatigue, pica.
Diagnostics for Iron-Deficiency Anemia - Correct answer-↓ iron, ↓ ferritin, ↑
TIBC, CBC (microcytic, hypochromic RBCs), stool occult blood.
Pharmacology for Iron-Deficiency Anemia - Correct answer-Oral iron: 150-200
mg/day, take with vitamin C, avoid enteric-coated.
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