Question 1

Von Willebrand disease is caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  defective erythrocytes that become deformed in shape, causing occlusions. 
B)  excessive lymphocytes that do not mature. 
C)  absence of a clotting factor that helps platelets clump and stick. 
D)  a lack of hemoglobin due to iron deficiency. 
A)  defective erythrocytes that become deformed in shape, causing occlusions. 
B)  excessive lymphocytes that do not mature. 
C)  absence of a clotting factor that helps platelets clump and stick. 
D)  a lack of hemoglobin due to iron deficiency.

Question 2

Which of the following would result from a reduced number of erythrocytes in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased hemoglobin in the blood 
B)  Decreased hematocrit 
C)  Increased risk of hemostasis 
D)  Decreased osmotic pressure of the blood 
A)  Increased hemoglobin in the blood 
B)  Decreased hematocrit 
C)  Increased risk of hemostasis 
D)  Decreased osmotic pressure of the blood

Question 3

In which blood dyscrasia does pancytopenia develop?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pernicious anemia 
B)  Aplastic anemia 
C)  Iron deficiency anemia 
D)  Sickle cell anemia 
A)  Pernicious anemia 
B)  Aplastic anemia 
C)  Iron deficiency anemia 
D)  Sickle cell anemia

Question 4

Which of the following applies to the condition disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is usually a secondary complication. 
B)  It is always initiated by excessive bleeding. 
C)  It results in an inability of platelets to adhere. 
D)  It is not life threatening. 
A)  It is usually a secondary complication. 
B)  It is always initiated by excessive bleeding. 
C)  It results in an inability of platelets to adhere. 
D)  It is not life threatening.

Question 5

Predisposing factors to leukemia commonly include:

Accepted Answer

A)  exposure to radiation. 
B)  certain fungal and protozoal infections. 
C)  familial tendency. 
D)  cigarette smoking. 
A)  exposure to radiation. 
B)  certain fungal and protozoal infections. 
C)  familial tendency. 
D)  cigarette smoking.

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the characteristic erythrocyte associated with pernicious anemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypochromic, microcytic 
B)  Normochromic, normocytic 
C)  Elongated, sickle-shaped 
D)  Megaloblastic or macrocytic nucleated cells 
A)  Hypochromic, microcytic 
B)  Normochromic, normocytic 
C)  Elongated, sickle-shaped 
D)  Megaloblastic or macrocytic nucleated cells

Question 7

Which of the following substances acts as an anticoagulant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prothrombin 
B)  Heparin 
C)  Fibrinogen 
D)  Vitamin K 
A)  Prothrombin 
B)  Heparin 
C)  Fibrinogen 
D)  Vitamin K

Question 8

Iron deficiency anemia frequently results from any of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  certain vegetarian diets. 
B)  excessive menstrual flow. 
C)  malabsorption syndromes. 
D)  diabetes mellitus. 
A)  certain vegetarian diets. 
B)  excessive menstrual flow. 
C)  malabsorption syndromes. 
D)  diabetes mellitus.

Question 9

Vitamin K is required by the liver to synthesize:

Accepted Answer

A)  heparin. 
B)  prothrombin. 
C)  amino acids. 
D)  bilirubin. 
A)  heparin. 
B)  prothrombin. 
C)  amino acids. 
D)  bilirubin.

Von Willebrand disease is caused by:

Which of the following would result from a reduced number of erythrocytes in the blood?

In which blood dyscrasia does pancytopenia develop?

Which of the following applies to the condition disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?

Predisposing factors to leukemia commonly include:

Which of the following best describes the characteristic erythrocyte associated with pernicious anemia?

Which of the following substances acts as an anticoagulant?

Iron deficiency anemia frequently results from any of the following EXCEPT:

Vitamin K is required by the liver to synthesize:

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Exam 10: Blood and Circulatory System Disorders

Von Willebrand disease is caused by:

Which of the following would result from a reduced number of erythrocytes in the blood?

In which blood dyscrasia does pancytopenia develop?

Which of the following applies to the condition disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?

Predisposing factors to leukemia commonly include:

Which of the following best describes the characteristic erythrocyte associated with pernicious anemia?

Which of the following substances acts as an anticoagulant?

Iron deficiency anemia frequently results from any of the following EXCEPT:

Vitamin K is required by the liver to synthesize:

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances

Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies

Pain

Inflammation and Healing

Infection

Immunity

Skin Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Lymphatic System Disorders

Cardiovascular System Disorders

Respiratory System Disorders

Neurological Disorders

Disorders of the Eye, Ear, and Other Sensory Organs

Endocrine System Disorders

Digestive System Disorders

Urinary System Disorders

Reproductive System Disorders

Neoplasms and Cancer

Congenital and Genetic Disorders

Complications Due to Pregnancy

Complications Due to Adolescence

Complications Due to Aging

Immobility and Associated Problems

Stress and Associated Problems

Substance Abuse and Associated Problems

Environmental Hazards and Associated Problems

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