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Hematology Final Exam Questions Pdf Questions
Question 1 of 5
Matching: Anemia - Hypothyroidism
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypothyroidism (B) typically causes normocytic anemia due to reduced erythropoiesis.
Question 2 of 5
If the patient described in Questions 10-12 does not experience improvement in his anemia, which of the following should be explored (choose as many as are appropriate)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: GI blood loss (A) is a common cause of persistent iron deficiency; thalassemia (B) and milk allergy (E) are also possible, but A is most likely given the context.
Question 3 of 5
Matching: For each of the following disorders, select the appropriate platelet presentation - Kawasaki disease
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Kawasaki disease (C) often shows thrombocytosis in the subacute phase.
Question 4 of 5
A previously normal African-American army recruit was assigned to Southeast Asia and given malarial prophylaxis. He experienced pallor, fatigue, and dark urine. His hemoglobin level decreased from 14.8 to 9 g/dL. The most likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: G6PD deficiency (D) causes acute hemolysis with oxidant stress (e.g., antimalarials), common in African-Americans.
Question 5 of 5
For the patient described in Questions 19 and 20, initial treatment at the time of diagnosis may include (may choose more than one)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Transfusion (E) may be initial for severe anemia in hereditary spherocytosis; splenectomy (A) is later if needed.