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PN 4003 -- Hematopoietic and Lymphatic DisordersQuestions With Complete Solutions
Agranulocytosis Correct Answer A life-threatening drop in
white blood cells. This condition is sometimes produced by the
atypical antipsychotic drug clozapine.
Anemia Correct Answer A condition in which the blood is
deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume.
Anticoagulants Correct Answer Medications used to prevent
formation of clots or decrease the extension of existing clots or
decrease the extension of existing clots in such conditions as
venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and coronary
occlusion
Antiplatelet Agents Correct Answer Substance that interferes
with the action of platelets. Prolongs bleeding time. Used to
prevent heart attacks and strokes.
Aplastic Anemia Correct Answer Failure of blood cell
production in the bone marrow. Can be primary (congenital) or
secondary (viral invasion, medication, radiation/chemo,
chemicals)
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Correct Answer
Abnormal activation of the proteins involved in blood
coagulation, causing small blood clots to form in vessels and
cutting off the supply of oxygen to distal tissues
, Dx of sickle cell anemia Correct Answer Sickledex test;
hemoglobin electrophoresis; hemoglobin between 7-10g/dL
Erythrocytosis Correct Answer The condition of having too
many red blood cells
Erythropenia Correct Answer An abnormally reduced number
of red blood cells
Hemolytic Anemia Correct Answer Anemia caused by the
destruction of red blood cells
Hemophilia Correct Answer A hereditary disease where blood
does not coagulate to stop bleeding
Hemostasis Correct Answer Stoppage of bleeding
Heparin Correct Answer Anticoagulant
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Correct Answer A malignancy of the
lymphatic system that is distinguished from non-Hodgkin's
lymphoma by the presence of large, cancerous lymphocytes.
Hypovolemic Anemia Correct Answer Due to acute or chronic
blood loss
Iron Deficiency Anemia Correct Answer Anemia resulting
when there is not enough iron to build hemoglobin for red blood
cells
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