Anemia Quiz

What is anemia?

• A condition in which there is a below-normal amount of white blood cells

• A condition in which there is a below-normal amount of red blood cells

• A condition in which there is an above-normal amount of red blood cells

• A condition in which there is an above-normal amount of white blood cells

What does medical management of Iron-Deficiency Anemia include?

• Oral or Z-track injection of iron and nutrition

• Chemotherapy and radiation

• Surgery and physical therapy

• Insulin and dietary changes

What occurs when erythrocytes (RBCs) are destroyed faster than they can be produced?

• Sickle Cell (Hemolytic) Anemia

• Leukemia

• Thalassemia

• Hemophilia

What is the genetic mutation for hemoglobin producing abnormal hemoglobin called?

• Sickle-Cell trait

• Thalassemia trait

• Hemophilia trait

• Leukemia trait

What is abnormal hemoglobin referred to as?

• HbS

• HbA

• HbC

• HbD

At what age do symptoms of Sickle Cell disease typically manifest?

• At birth

• After 6 months of age

• After 1 year of age

• After 2 years of age

What is the most common symptom of Sickle Cell disease?

• Sequestration crisis

• Vaso-occlusive crisis

• Hemolytic crisis

• Aplastic crisis

What is the typical lifespan of red blood cells (RBCs) in the condition described?

• 30-40 days

• 10-20 days

• 50-60 days

• 70-80 days

What condition can occur as pain and fever increase, affecting breathing?

• Hyperventilation

• Hypoxia

• Asthma

• Bronchitis

What is Priapism, which males may experience?

• A type of headache

• A prolonged erection

• A skin rash

• A digestive issue