Question 1

The hemolytic anemias are generally classified morphologically as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Macrocytic, normochromic 
B)  Normochromic, normocytic 
C)  Microcytic, hypochromic 
D)  Microcytic, normochromic 
A)  Macrocytic, normochromic 
B)  Normochromic, normocytic 
C)  Microcytic, hypochromic 
D)  Microcytic, normochromic

Question 2

A 26-year-old day laborer with a long history of anemia has a several-month history of dyspnea, fever, and pulmonary pain.Additionally, he complains of tightness in the chest and upper abdominal region.His hematology values are as follows:
WBC 15.9 F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 109/L
RBC 2.9 F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 1012/L
Hgb 9.5 g/dL
Hct 30%
MCV 103 fL
MCH 31 pg
MCHC 32%
NRBC 15/100 WBC
Platelets 275 F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 109/L
Reticulocytes 16.8%
The hemoglobin electrophoresis results are as follows:
Hgb A = 3%
Hgb A2 = 2%
Hgb S = 85%
Hgb F = 10%
The most likely diagnosis is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Sickle cell trait 
B)  Sickle cell disease 
C)  Beta thalassemia minor 
D)  Sickle thalassemia 
A)  Sickle cell trait 
B)  Sickle cell disease 
C)  Beta thalassemia minor 
D)  Sickle thalassemia

Question 3

The lungs are particularly susceptible in individuals with sickle cell disease and may be involved in:

Accepted Answer

A)  COPD 
B)  Pulmonary hypertension 
C)  Aplastic crisis 
D)  Cardiac crisis 
A)  COPD 
B)  Pulmonary hypertension 
C)  Aplastic crisis 
D)  Cardiac crisis

The hemolytic anemias are generally classified morphologically as:

The lungs are particularly susceptible in individuals with sickle cell disease and may be involved in:

Introduction to Hematology and Basic Laboratory Practice

From Hematopoiesis to the Complete Blood Count

Red Blood Cell Production, Function, and Relevant Red Blood Cell Morphology

Hemoglobin Function and Principles of Hemolysis

The Microcytic Anemias

The Macrocytic Anemias

Normochromic Anemias: Biochemical, Membrane, and Miscellaneous Red Blood Cell Disorders

Leukopoiesis and Leukopoietic Function

Abnormalities of White Blood Cells: Quantitative, Qualitative, and the Lipid Storage Diseases

Acute Leukemias

Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders

Lymphoproliferative Disorders and Related Plasma Cell Disorders

The Myelodysplastic Syndromes

Overview of Hemostasis and Platelet Physiology

Quantitative and Qualitative Platelet Disorders

Defects of Plasma Clotting Factors

Fibrinogen, Thrombin, and the Fibrinolytic System

Introduction to Thrombosis and Anticoagulant Therapy

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Exam 8: The Normochromic Anemias Caused by Hemoglobinopathies

The hemolytic anemias are generally classified morphologically as:

The lungs are particularly susceptible in individuals with sickle cell disease and may be involved in:

Introduction to Hematology and Basic Laboratory Practice

From Hematopoiesis to the Complete Blood Count

Red Blood Cell Production, Function, and Relevant Red Blood Cell Morphology

Hemoglobin Function and Principles of Hemolysis

The Microcytic Anemias

The Macrocytic Anemias

Normochromic Anemias: Biochemical, Membrane, and Miscellaneous Red Blood Cell Disorders

Leukopoiesis and Leukopoietic Function

Abnormalities of White Blood Cells: Quantitative, Qualitative, and the Lipid Storage Diseases

Acute Leukemias

Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders

Lymphoproliferative Disorders and Related Plasma Cell Disorders

The Myelodysplastic Syndromes

Overview of Hemostasis and Platelet Physiology

Quantitative and Qualitative Platelet Disorders

Defects of Plasma Clotting Factors

Fibrinogen, Thrombin, and the Fibrinolytic System

Introduction to Thrombosis and Anticoagulant Therapy

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