WorksheetsAnemia and Polycythemia MCQs
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
The definition of anemia is
An increase in the number of red blood cells in the blood
A decrease in the blood’s capacity to carry oxygen
A deficiency of platelets in the blood
An increase in hemoglobin level
Deficiency of Vitamin B12 and folic acid causes anemia through which mechanism?
Increased red blood cell destruction
Blood loss
Defective DNA synthesis
Decreased iron absorption
Which of the following is an example of anemia due to intrinsic hemolysis?
Autoimmune anemia
Sickle cell anemia
Chemotherapy‑induced anemia
Chronic blood loss
A clinical sign in the integumentary system that is specific for iron deficiency anemia is
Jaundice
Petechiae
Spoon‑shaped nails and cheilosis
Purpura
Hemoglobinuria is most commonly associated with which type of anemia?
Pernicious anemia
Iron deficiency anemia
G6PD anemia
Aplastic anemia
Polycythemia is
A decrease in red blood cell count in the blood
An increase in white blood cell count in the blood
An increase in the number of red blood cells in circulation
A blood clotting disorder
Polycythemia resulting from increased erythropoietin production due to chronic hypoxia is classified as
Primary polycythemia
Secondary polycythemia
Relative polycythemia
Polycythemia due to dehydration
A clinical manifestation commonly associated with Polycythemia Vera is
Pallor and fatigue
Splenomegaly and severe pruritus
Fever and recurrent infections
Bleeding that occurs easily
The most appropriate diagnostic test to demonstrate increased concentration of red blood cells in polycythemia is
Reticulocyte count
Serum vitamin B12
Hematocrit (HCT)
Schilling test
What is the primary non‑pharmacologic management intervention for patients with polycythemia to reduce blood viscosity?
Consume iron‑rich foods
Reduce fluid intake
Increase fluid intake and monitor input‑output
Avoid physical activity completely
