Anemia and Related Disorders Quiz

What is the most common cause of vitamin B12 deficiency?

• Nutritional deficiency

• Lack of intrinsic factor

• Chronic transfusions

• Lead poisoning

Which test is specific for diagnosing pernicious anemia?

• Schilling test

• Reticulocyte count

• Coombs test

• Ferritin test

What is a classic symptom of iron deficiency anemia?

• Increased osmotic fragility

• Hypersegmented neutrophils

• Bronze skin

• Pica

What is the main treatment for hereditary spherocytosis?

• Iron supplements

• Splenectomy

• Therapeutic phlebotomy

• Hydroxyurea

The hallmark symptom of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is (a)  

• Pancytopenia
• Bronze diabetes
• Vaso-occlusive crises
• Morning hemoglobinuria

Which anemia is characterized by hypochromic microcytic cells?

• Iron deficiency anemia

• Megaloblastic anemia

• Pernicious anemia

• Aplastic anemia

The major hemoglobin found in the RBCs of patients with sickle cell trait is (a)  

• Hgb A
• Hgb F
• Hgb S
• Hgb C

Match the following conditions with their causes.

• Microcytic anemia

• Vitamin B12 deficiency

• Neurological damage

• ABO incompatibility

• Pernicious anemia

• Iron deficiency

• Hemolytic disease of the newborn

• Lead poisoning

Match the following conditions with their associated symptoms during a hemolytic episode.

• Condition characterized by ringed sideroblasts

• G6PD deficiency

• Condition caused by vitamin B12 deficiency

• Pernicious anemia

• Condition leading to increased bilirubin levels

• Aplastic anemia

• Condition resulting in pancytopenia

• Sideroblastic anemia

What is another name for beta thalassemia major?

• Cooley’s anemia

• Pernicious anemia

• Sickle cell anemia

• Hereditary spherocytosis