Exam 19: Diseases of the Hematological System

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True primary _______________ anemia is also known as Fanconi's anemia.

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Which hormone regulates iron homeostasis?

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PS is an 87-year-old male admitted to a hospital for stomach pain. He has mild breathing problems and complains of fatigue and chronic stomach upset, for which he takes a daily antacid. While hospitalized, a physician has determined that PS has megaloblastic anemia. -What lab values would be altered given the likely cause of PS's problem?

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Hemolytic anemia may be due to deficiencies or excesses of vitamin D.

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Vitamin B12or folate deficiencies increase risk for elevated _______________ in children as well as in adults.

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Explain how hepcidin controls the level of plasma iron.

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_______________ levels are thought to be the best markers of vitamin B12status.

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What is the product of heme metabolism that is excreted with bile?

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The inflammatory signals act on red marrow to increase _______________, which regulates platelet production.

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Which of the following is the iron-rich compound found in breast milk?

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PS is an 87-year-old male admitted to a hospital for stomach pain. He has mild breathing problems and complains of fatigue and chronic stomach upset, for which he takes a daily antacid. While hospitalized, a physician has determined that PS has megaloblastic anemia. -Which of the following is least likely to cause PS's anemia?

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Which plasma protein factor is deficient in hemophilia A?

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Supplemental iron should be given as ferrous _______________ or ferrous _______________, which are better absorbed and tolerated than other iron chelates.

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The von Willebrand factor is a protein on the platelet membrane surface that causes platelets to become sticky and adhere to other platelets and blood constituents.

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Which vitamin enhances the absorption of iron?

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Which plasma protein factor is deficient in hemophilia B?

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Describe the dietary factors that regulate hemostasis.

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Hemophilia, an inherited disorder, results in insufficient factors for ferritin synthesis.

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Describe how iron-deficiency anemia and impaired thyroid function are related.

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Megaloblastic anemia may result from an inadequate intake of vitamin _______________.

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