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Hematology Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
It is a common complication after an open heart surgery due to immunological phenomena with up to 30% of cardiac surgery. Treatment is usually with anti-inflammatory medications and colchicine.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Postpericardiotomy syndrome (C) occurs in up to 30% of cardiac surgeries, treated with anti-inflammatories and colchicine, fitting the description.
Question 2 of 5
The LEAST helpful historical clue in Iron deficiency anemia is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Giardia (D) is less commonly linked to iron deficiency than pica (A), milk intake (C), or surgery (E); age (B) is relevant.
Question 3 of 5
Vitiligo, glossitis, ataxia, and peripheral neuropathy are features of
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin Bâ‚â‚‚ deficiency (B) causes these neurologic and mucocutaneous symptoms due to megaloblastic anemia and nerve damage.
Question 4 of 5
Iron deficiency anemia is less prevalent in breast fed infants because
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Iron in breast milk (C) is more bioavailable (50% absorbed vs. 10% in cow’s milk), reducing anemia risk.
Question 5 of 5
An illogical cause of failure of increment of hemoglobin after starting treatment of iron deficiency anemia is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excessive milk intake (C) causes iron deficiency but isn’t a direct reason for treatment failure once iron is given.