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Hematology Final Exam Questions Pdf Questions
Question 1 of 5
The role of corticosteroid in autoimmune hemolytic anemia is to decrease
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Corticosteroids (C) reduce splenic clearance of antibody-coated RBCs in autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following clinical conditions DOES NOT signify iron overload in children with β-thalassemia major?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Growth failure (D) is due to anemia/hypoxia in thalassemia, not directly iron overload like A-C, E.
Question 3 of 5
In liver failure, one of the following usually shows normal value
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Platelets (A) may remain normal early in liver failure, unlike prolonged PT/PTT (B, C) or low fibrinogen (E).
Question 4 of 5
Considering factor replacement therapy, what level of factor VIII is appropriate for mild bleeding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 20% (E) factor VIII is sufficient for mild bleeding in hemophilia A.
Question 5 of 5
A 5-year- old boy presented to the emergency department with sudden onset of skin ecchymoses and single attack of epistaxis, the history is negative for any significant event except for preceding upper respiratory tract infection. The examination showed an active healthy looking boy with diffuse skin petechial rash and ecchymoses over both lower and upper limbs, no lymphadenopathy and no organomegaly. The initial CBC is as follows: Hb 12.3 gm/dl, WBC 7.600/cmm, N 45%, L 51%, plt 17.000/cmm, and normal looking film except for rarely seen platelets. The most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ITP (A) fits post-viral isolated thrombocytopenia with petechiae and ecchymoses.