ALHS1090 Exam 4 questions with verified answers already passed

ALHS1090 Exam 4 questions with
verified answers already passed

Anemia that is caused by an inadequate supply of vitamin B12 is:



A. Sickle cell anemia

B. Aplastic anemia

C. Pernicious anemia

D. Iron deficiency anemia - correct answer ✔✔C. Pernicious



A disease caused by a bacterium and its toxins resulting in formation of a membrane in the
mouth and throat is:



A. Botulism

B. Diphtheria

C. Tetanus

D. Malaria - correct answer ✔✔B. Diphtheria



The combining form immun/o means "immunity or _____" - correct answer ✔✔Exempt



The combining form that means "red" is: - correct answer ✔✔Erythr/o



This is a severe and sometimes life-threatening reaction to an antigen which causes rapid
inflammation and system-wide spasms.

, A. Hemostasis

B. Prophylaxis

C. Thrombosis

D. Anaphylaxis - correct answer ✔✔D. Anaphylaxis



Which of the following is a decreased number of platelets that interferes with the normal
clotting process?



A. Erythrocytosis

B. Anisocytosis

C. Thrombocytopenia

D. Leukemia - correct answer ✔✔C. Thrombocytopenia



This is the medical term for the presence of bacteria in the blood:



A. Leukopenia

B. Anemia

C. Necrosis

D. Bacteremia - correct answer ✔✔D. Bactremia



The correct term for administration of a foreign substance with reduced ability to cause
infection as a means of providing a cure or prophylaxis is called:



A. Antibiotic

B. Anticoagulant

C. Vaccination

D. Antiretroviral - correct answer ✔✔C. Vaccination