Homework answers / question archive / University of South Alabama NU 545 Chapter 26: Alterations of Erythrocyte Function 1)Which of the following is a description for the term anemia?   Which of the following is NOT one of the common causes of anemia?   Which of the following is characteristic of the megaloblastic anemias?   Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding pernicious anemia? PA is due to the absence of intrinsic factor Generally occurs in adults older than 60 Most common form of megaloblastic anemia and is autoimmune   Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding folate? Folate syntheseis takes place in the human intestine and absorption takes place in the small intestine Which of the following is NOT a cause of microcytic-hypochromic anemia?   Which form of anemia is caused by a deviation in mitochondrial metabolism?     Siderblastic anemias are a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by anemia of varying severity due to a deviation in mitochondrial metabolism Iron deficiency anemia is most common anemia worldwide→type of microcytic- hypochromic anemia Megaloblastic anemias→characterized by unusually large erythrocytes (macrocytes) A person displays a reduction in RBCs, WBCs, and platelets

University of South Alabama NU 545 Chapter 26: Alterations of Erythrocyte Function 1)Which of the following is a description for the term anemia?   Which of the following is NOT one of the common causes of anemia?   Which of the following is characteristic of the megaloblastic anemias?   Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding pernicious anemia? PA is due to the absence of intrinsic factor Generally occurs in adults older than 60 Most common form of megaloblastic anemia and is autoimmune   Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding folate? Folate syntheseis takes place in the human intestine and absorption takes place in the small intestine Which of the following is NOT a cause of microcytic-hypochromic anemia?   Which form of anemia is caused by a deviation in mitochondrial metabolism?     Siderblastic anemias are a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by anemia of varying severity due to a deviation in mitochondrial metabolism Iron deficiency anemia is most common anemia worldwide→type of microcytic- hypochromic anemia Megaloblastic anemias→characterized by unusually large erythrocytes (macrocytes) A person displays a reduction in RBCs, WBCs, and platelets

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1. 2. Myelodysplastic syndrome: group of disorders that demonstrate hematopoietic stem cell dysfunction
   3. Erythropoietic hemochromatosis→condition with iron overload

 

9. Which of the following is TRUE regarding posthemorrhagic anemia? Results in normocytic and normochromic anemia
   1. A healthy person and withstand the loss of 500-1000 ml blood without symptoms→symptoms include decreased cenous return and hypotension

 

10. Which of the following is the BEST definition for Fanconi anemia?
    1. This anemia develops early in life and accompanied by multiple congenital anomilies
    2. Thymona→associated with pure red cell aplasia
    3. Microcytic-hypochromic anemia→defects in porphyrin synthesis

 

11. Which of the following is TRUE regarding autoimmune hemolytic anemias?

 

12. Which of the following types of antibody is the most common form of autoimmune hemolytic anemia and affects individuals older than the age of 40?

 

 

1. 1. Cold agglutinin: less common and is mediated by IgM→affects older women
   2. Cold hemolysin: rare disorder involving IgG and can result in massive intravascular hemolysis
   3. Warm antibody→mediated by IgG and is most common →occurs in individuals older than 40

 

13. Which of the following is TRUE regarding drug-induced anemia?
    1. Results from an allergic rxn against foreign antigens (antibiotics)
    2. Hemolysis is usually extravascular and opsonized RBCs are removed by phagocytes in the spleen and liver
    3. Complement-dependent intravascular hemolysis may occur

 

14. Which of the following is the appropriate term for the increase in red cell production?

 

15. Which of the following illnesses is the most common cause of aplastic crisis?