anemia

Question 1

ANEMIA Is considered to be present if the Hgb concentration
of the hematocrit is below the lower limit of the __% reference
interval for the individual’s age, sex and geographic location

a. 90%
b.97%
c.95%

Answer 1

c.95%

Question 2

Anemia is suspected when the hemoglobin level is _ g/dL in men

a. <12 g/dl
b.<11g/dl

Answer 2

a.<12 g/dL

Question 3

Anemia is suspected when the hemoglobin level is _ g/dL in women

a. <12 g/dl
b.<10g/dl
c. <11g/dl

Answer 3

c. <11g/dl

Question 4

Can be measured
through M:E ratio, fecal urobilinogen and plasma iron

a. Total Erythropoiesis
b.Effective Erythropoiesis-

Answer 4

a. Total Erythropoiesis

Question 5

There’s a production of RBC that reached the circulation of the peripheral blood; measured by the red blood cell turn over utilization of iron (measure the iron content and, reticulocyte counts) and the
retics, reticulocyte count, and the RBC life span

a. Total Erythropoiesis
b.Effective Erythropoiesis-

Answer 5

b.Effective Erythropoiesis

Question 6

2 Causes of Anemia

Answer 6

1. Decreased RBC production;
2. Increased RBC destruction (max. life span is not reached)

Question 7

7 GENERAL CLINICAL SYMPTOMS OF ANEMIA

Answer 7

1. Low hgb concentration & blood volume
2. Fatigue
3. Dyspnea on exertion
4. Faintness
5. Vertigo
6. Palpitation
7. Headache

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Question 8

5 COMMON Clinical signs and symptoms OF ANEMIA

Answer 8

1. Pallor
2. Rapid bouncing pulse
3. Low blood pressure
4. Slight fever
5. Some dependent edema
6. Systolic murmurs

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