Haematological diseases quiz

Question 1

Which of the following PCV readings would indicate anaemia in a dog?

Select one:

25%
38%
47%
52%

Answer 1

25%

Question 2

Which of the following types of anaemia might cause the presence of spherocytes in the circulation?

Select one:

anaemia of acute haemorrhage

anaemia of chronic renal failure

anaemia caused by a bleeding gastrointestinal ulcer

anaemia due to Babesia canis infection

Answer 2

anaemia due to Bebsia canis infection

Question 3

Which of the following would typically cause a non-regenerative anaemia?

Select one:

feline leukaemia virus

paracetamol toxicity

mycoplasma felis infection

recent vaccination

Answer 3

feline leukemia virus

Question 4

Which of the following clinical signs would NOT be associated with anaemia due to acute haemorrhage?

Select one:

tachycardia

tachypnoea

jaundice

pale mucous membranes

Answer 4

jaundice

Question 5

Which of the following could indicate a regenerative anaemia in a blood smear?

Select one:

basophils

reticulocytes

erythroblasts

lymphocytes

Answer 5

reticulocytes

Question 6

A Coombs test is used to diagnose which condition?

Select one:

Immune mediated haemolytic anaemia

Babesia canis

iron deficiency

hookworm infestation

Answer 6

Immune mediated haemolytic anemia

Question 7

Which of the following might be treated using corticosteroids?

one:

anaemia of chronic renal failure

immune mediated haemolytic anaemia

Answer 7

immune mediated haemolytic anaemia

Question 8

Which of the following breeds is predisposed to Von Willebrands disease?

Select one:

Labrador

Border Collie

Dobermann

Boxer

Answer 8

Dobermann

Question 9

Which of the following is used to evaluate blood clotting?

Select one:

MCHC evaluation

BMBT test

Answer 9

BMBT test

Question 10

Just for fun - what is the best approach when handling an anaemic patient?

Select one:

All hands on deck

Hands shoulders knees and toes

Hands across the ocean

Hands off!

Answer 10

Hands off