WorksheetsAssisting with Medical Specialties: Blood Diseases and Disorders
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
Which of the following is NOT a type of shock?
Anaphylactic
Cardiogenic
Hypovolemic
Hyperglycemic
Which of the following is a sign or symptom of shock?
Weak, rapid pulse
High blood pressure
Increased urine output
Flushed, warm skin
Match the type of leukemia with its correct description:
Acute lymphocytic leukemia
Also called acute lymphoblastic leukemia; most common cause of cancer in children. Causes an increase in large, immature lymphocytes (lymphoblasts).
Acute myeloid leukemia
Also called acute myelogenous leukemia. Most common type of acute leukemia in adults. Causes an elevated level of myeloblasts (immature cells of the bone marrow).
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Second most common type of leukemia in adults. Occurs during middle age. A slow-growing cancer that causes a gradual increase in B lymphocytes. Affects the lymph nodes, liver, and spleen. Eventually the bone marrow’s function declines.
Chronic myeloid leukemia
Also called chronic granulocytic or chronic myelogenous leukemia. A slow-growing cancer that causes an increase in myeloblasts. An elevated level of myeloblasts can cause a decrease in RBCs and platelets.
Which of the following is a sign or symptom of acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)?
Fatigue, fever, rib pain, night sweats, and weight loss
Weakness, fever, bleeding, shortness of breath, and weight loss; bone, stomach, or rib pain; painless lumps in the underarm, neck, and stomach
May not have symptoms
Fever, shortness of breath, bleeding, bruising, tiredness, weight loss
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) often presents with no symptoms, but if symptoms are present, they may include painless swelling in the lymph nodes in the stomach, groin, or underarm; fatigue; rib pain; fever; infection; and weight loss.
True
False
Which of the following is an additional blood disease or disorder mentioned in the passage?
Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN)
Polycythemia vera
Von Willebrand Disease
All of the above
Which type of angiography involves the study of arteries?
Arteriography
Cerebral angiography
Coronary angiography
Pulmonary angiography
Which type of angiography is used to detect blood clots, aneurysms, and other vascular conditions in the brain?
Arteriography
Cerebral angiography
Coronary angiography
Pulmonary angiography
Which type of angiography is used to evaluate the pulmonary artery for blood circulation conditions such as pulmonary embolism?
Arteriography
Cerebral angiography
Coronary angiography
Pulmonary angiography
Which type of angiography involves a series of x-rays taken of the heart and can also monitor the blood pressure in the heart?
Arteriography
Cerebral angiography
Coronary angiography
Pulmonary angiography
Which test measures the lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) in the circulating blood?
Cardiac enzymes
Lipid profile
Prothrombin time
Blood glucose
Which of the following is a treatment to open narrowed blood vessels by expanding a small balloon at the site?
Angioplasty
Ablation
Valve replacement
Biopsy
A stent is a small metal coil that may be inserted to help keep a blood vessel open.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a condition that Doppler ultrasound can help diagnose?
A) Arterial occlusion
B) Peripheral artery disease
C) Diabetes
D) Venous insufficiency
A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) requires the patient to avoid eating or drinking for several hours before the test.
True
False
Which of the following is a type of stress test mentioned in the text?
Exercise stress test
Nuclear stress test
Both A and B
None of the above
What is the primary use of antiarrhythmic medications?
To lower cholesterol
To treat arrhythmias
To reduce blood pressure
To increase heart rate
Which medication classification is used to prevent blood clots from forming?
Antiarrhythmic
Anticoagulant
Beta-blocker
Diuretic
Which of the following is a desired effect of antiarrhythmic medications?
Decreases blood clotting ability
Helps the heart work better, controls heart rate
Increases blood pressure
Reduces cholesterol
Which of the following is a side effect or adverse reaction of anticoagulant medications?
Weight gain
Increased bleeding
Swelling of hands and feet
Difficulty breathing
Which of the following is NOT a generic name for an anticoagulant?
Warfarin
Digoxin
Enoxaparin
Rivaroxaban
What is the primary indication for use of antihypertensive medications?
Reduces and controls blood pressure
Treats low neutrophil levels
Controls acute or chronic blood-clotting disorder
Inhibits the function of platelets
Which of the following is a desired effect of antiplatelet agents?
Lowers blood pressure
Inhibits the function of platelets (the formation of clots)
Promotes neutrophil and red blood cell production
Reduces low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
Which of the following is a generic name for a Beta-Blocker antihypertensive?
Quinapril
Propranolol
Diltiazem
Ezetimibe
What is the desired effect of diuretic medications?
Increases urinary output; lower blood pressure
Controls bleeding
Treats low neutrophil levels
Inhibits the function of platelets
Hemostatic medications promote the formation of an absorbable, artificial clot.
True
False
Match the following medication classifications with their generic names:
Clopidogrel (Plavix)
Antiplatelet
Ezetimibe (Vytorin, Zetia)
Cholesterol lowering agent
Triamterene (Dyrenium)
Diuretic
Pegfilgrastim (Neulasta)
Hematopoietic
Which of the following is NOT a type of blood vessel?
Arteries
Capillaries
Nerves
Veins
