Anemia Review 1

Which of the following defines anemia?

• Decreased oxygen in the blood

• Decreased hemoglobin or erythrocytes

• Increased white blood cells

• Increased platelets

What is a typical adaptation of the body to anemia?

• Decreased cardiac output

• Increased cardiac rate

• Decreased circulation rate

• Decreased blood flow to organs

Which of the following is a morphological classification of anemia?

• Macrocytic/Normochromic

• Hemoglobinopathy

• Decreased erythrocyte production

• Increased blood flow to organs

Which of the following is NOT a cause of non-megaloblastic macrocytic anemia?

• Liver disease

• Hypothyroidism

• Vitamin B12 deficiency

• Alcoholism

What is the most common cause of vitamin B12 deficiency?

• Poor diet

• Lack of intrinsic factor

• Iron deficiency

• Excess folic acid

Which lab finding is typical in megaloblastic anemia?

• Decreased MCV

• Hypersegmented neutrophils

• Increased reticulocyte count

• Increased white blood cells

What is pernicious anemia (PA) caused by?

• Decreased folic acid

• Decreased intrinsic factor

• Iron deficiency

• Increased erythrocyte destruction

What is a clinical symptom of vitamin B12 deficiency but NOT folate deficiency?

• SOB

• Pallor

• Glossitis

• Megaloblastic Madness

Which test is specific to diagnosing pernicious anemia?

• Serum iron assay

• Serum folate assay

• Schilling test

• Blood smear analysis

Which of the following does not commonly cause folic acid deficiency?

• Hemolytic anemia

• Pregnancy

• Chronic transfusions

• Alcoholism