Hematology Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
Decreased RBC production
Answer: Caused by iron, B12, or folate deficiency; bone marrow suppression.
Q2
Increased RBC destruction (hemolysis)
Answer: Caused by autoimmune reactions, sickle cell disease, medications.
Q3
Blood loss
Answer: Can occur due to trauma, surgery, GI bleed, or heavy menses.
Q4
Normal Hemoglobin (Hgb) values
Answer: Males: 13-17 g/dL; Females: 12-16 g/dL.
Q5
Normal Hematocrit (Hct) values
Answer: Males: 42-52%; Females: 37-47%.
Q6
Normal RBC count
Answer: 4.5-6 million/mm³.
Q7
Normal Reticulocyte count
Answer: 0.5-2% (indicates new RBC production).
, Q8
General Signs & Symptoms of Anemia
Answer: Fatigue, weakness, lethargy, shortness of breath, dyspnea on exertion,
pallor, dizziness, syncope, headache, cold intolerance, tachycardia, palpitations,
glossitis, nail changes, pica.
Q9
Iron-Deficiency Anemia
Answer: Most common type of anemia caused by inadequate iron intake or absorption,
chronic blood loss, or increased demand.
Q10
Manifestations of Iron-Deficiency Anemia
Answer: Fatigue, weakness, pallor, glossitis, cheilosis, brittle nails, pica.
Q11
Diagnostics for Iron-Deficiency Anemia
Answer: ↓ Hgb, ↓ Hct, ↓ MCV (microcytic), ↓ Ferritin and serum iron, ↑ Total
iron-binding capacity (TIBC).
Q12
Treatment for Iron-Deficiency Anemia
Answer: Increase dietary iron, oral iron supplements, take on empty stomach with
vitamin C, avoid milk and antacids.
Q13
Side effects of Iron supplements
Answer: Constipation, dark/tarry stools.
Q14
Severe anemia treatment
Answer: Parenteral iron (iron dextran, ferumoxytol).
Q1
Decreased RBC production
Answer: Caused by iron, B12, or folate deficiency; bone marrow suppression.
Q2
Increased RBC destruction (hemolysis)
Answer: Caused by autoimmune reactions, sickle cell disease, medications.
Q3
Blood loss
Answer: Can occur due to trauma, surgery, GI bleed, or heavy menses.
Q4
Normal Hemoglobin (Hgb) values
Answer: Males: 13-17 g/dL; Females: 12-16 g/dL.
Q5
Normal Hematocrit (Hct) values
Answer: Males: 42-52%; Females: 37-47%.
Q6
Normal RBC count
Answer: 4.5-6 million/mm³.
Q7
Normal Reticulocyte count
Answer: 0.5-2% (indicates new RBC production).
, Q8
General Signs & Symptoms of Anemia
Answer: Fatigue, weakness, lethargy, shortness of breath, dyspnea on exertion,
pallor, dizziness, syncope, headache, cold intolerance, tachycardia, palpitations,
glossitis, nail changes, pica.
Q9
Iron-Deficiency Anemia
Answer: Most common type of anemia caused by inadequate iron intake or absorption,
chronic blood loss, or increased demand.
Q10
Manifestations of Iron-Deficiency Anemia
Answer: Fatigue, weakness, pallor, glossitis, cheilosis, brittle nails, pica.
Q11
Diagnostics for Iron-Deficiency Anemia
Answer: ↓ Hgb, ↓ Hct, ↓ MCV (microcytic), ↓ Ferritin and serum iron, ↑ Total
iron-binding capacity (TIBC).
Q12
Treatment for Iron-Deficiency Anemia
Answer: Increase dietary iron, oral iron supplements, take on empty stomach with
vitamin C, avoid milk and antacids.
Q13
Side effects of Iron supplements
Answer: Constipation, dark/tarry stools.
Q14
Severe anemia treatment
Answer: Parenteral iron (iron dextran, ferumoxytol).
