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Hematology Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following hemoglobinopathies is transfusion dependent?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Homozygous β-thalassemia (D) requires regular transfusions due to severe anemia.
Question 5 of 5
The LEAST confirmatory finding of ABO compatibility in a 2-day- old newborn is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Indirect antiglobulin test (B) on mother’s serum is less specific for ABO incompatibility in the newborn than direct findings (A, C-E).