Hematologic

What is anemia primarily characterized by?

• Excessive white blood cells

• Deficiency in erythrocytes, hemoglobin, or hematocrit

• High blood pressure

• Increased platelet count

Which therapy is often used to manage thalassemia major?

• Chemotherapy

• Radiation therapy

• Blood transfusions with chelating agents

• Antibiotic therapy

What is the primary cause of iron-deficiency anemia?

• Excessive iron intake

• Inadequate dietary intake, malabsorption, blood loss, or hemolysis

• High calcium levels

• Overproduction of red blood cells

What is the treatment of choice for cobalamin deficiency anemia?

• Iron supplements

• Vitamin C tablets

• Parenteral or intranasal administration of cobalamin

• Calcium supplements

What is a characteristic of aplastic anemia?

• Excessive red blood cell production

• Peripheral blood pancytopenia and hypocellular bone marrow

• High platelet count

• Increased hemoglobin levels

What is the initial concern in interprofessional care for anemia from acute blood loss?

• Replacing blood volume to prevent shock

• Administering antibiotics

• Increasing dietary iron intake

• Performing a bone marrow transplant

What characterizes sickle cell disease?

• Presence of an abnormal form of Hgb in the erythrocyte

• Excessive white blood cell production

• High platelet count

• Increased blood sugar levels

What is the major pathophysiologic event of sickle cell disease?

• Sickling of RBCs

• Excessive bleeding

• Increased blood pressure

• Decreased heart rate

What triggers a sickle cell crisis?

• Dehydration and low oxygen

• High blood sugar

• Excessive exercise

• Overeating

What is the goal of treatment for hemochromatosis?

• Remove excess iron from the body

• Increase red blood cell production

• Enhance white blood cell count

• Reduce blood sugar levels