Exam 26: Alterations of Erythrocyte Function

How does the body compensate for anemia?

MATCHING Match the phrases with the corresponding terms.(Options may be used more than once. ) -Sideroblastic anemia

Anemia of chronic disease is initially a normochromic and normocytic anemia,but as the condition progresses,it becomes hypochromic and microcytic.

A patient has cheilosis,stomatitis,and painful ulceration of the buccal mucosa and mouth.He complains of dysphagia and watery diarrhea.These clinical manifestations are indicative of which anemia?

MATCHING Match the phrases with the corresponding terms.(Options may be used more than once. ) -Pernicious anemia

Which is a characteristic of warm antibody immunohemolytic anemia?

MATCHING Match the phrases with the corresponding terms.(Options may be used more than once. ) -Anemia of chronic disease

An allogenic bone marrow transplantation remains the preferred and most successful method for treating which anemia?

How is pernicious anemia treated?

Clinical manifestations of mild to moderate splenomegaly and hepatomegaly,bronze skin,and cardiac dysrhythmias are indicative of which anemia?

A patient has fatigue,weakness,and dyspnea.His conjunctiva and palms are pale.His nails appear brittle,thin,and concave,and he has sores at the corners of his mouth.Considering this information,the nurse decided that this patient probably has _____ anemia.

MATCHING Match the phrases with the corresponding terms.(Options may be used more than once. ) -Vitamin B₁₂ anemia

Deficiencies in folate and vitamin B₁₂ alter the synthesis of which cell component?

A female patient complains of chronic gastritis,fatigue,weight loss,and tingling in her fingers.Laboratory findings show low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels,and a high mean corpuscular volume.These findings are consistent with which type of anemia?

In aplastic anemia,why does pancytopenia develop?

Which statement about folic acid is false?

In some anemias the erythrocytes are present in various sizes;this is referred to as:

How is the effectiveness of vitamin B₁₂ therapy measured?

A person can have vitamin B₁₂ deficiency anemia without having pernicious anemia.

In hemolytic anemia,the bone marrow is capable of increasing red cell production up to three times its normal rate.