What assists in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma?
Bence Jones proteins
Which disease has the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells on histologic examination?
Hodgkin lymphoma
Which component of the blood is responsible for protecting the body by phagocytosis of micro-organisms and other debris?
Leukocytes
What gene is associated with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)?
bcr-abl
Which statement is true about disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?
It is both a bleeding and clotting factor
A general mechanism noted in thrombocytopenia is which of the following?
Decreased platelet production
Decreased platelet survival
Splenic sequestration
Intravascular dilation
What is the specific terminology to describe the formation of a blood clot in a vein?
Thrombophlebitis
Which type of hypersensitivity response is mediated by T cells?
Hypersensitivity type IV
Which statement is true regarding the
composition of human blood?
Blood volume averages 5 to 6 L.
Which term best describes a condition that
presents with the
symptoms of petechiae, easy bruising, bleeding gums, occult hematuria,
or retinal hemorrhages?
Thrombocytopenia
Which is a lymphoid neoplasm category? (Select all that apply.)
B-cell neoplasm
Hodgkin
disease
Natural killer cell neoplasm
What are the main causes of edema?
When the adjacent lymphatic system develops an impaired lymphatic flow or when the capillaries themselves become more permeable and leak fluid into the cell.
Which statement is true regarding thalassemia?
It is a deficiency of one or more polypeptide chains.
Which statement regarding myelodysplastic syndromes and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is true?
Neoplastic cells are functionally abnormal.
Which is true regarding hemophilia A?
It is caused by factor VIII deficiency.
When a patient receives bone marrow from a closely matched relative, it is referred to as what type of transplant?
Allogenic
Which cell is from myeloid lineage? (Select allthat apply.)
Platelets
Monocytes
Granulocytes
The condition associated with hypoxemia as a result of lung disease or living at high altitudes is called
Secondary polycythemia
Which is a modifiable risk factor for prevention of atherosclerosis?
Smoking
Which is a required for red blood cell production? (Select all that apply.)
Iron
Folate
Vitamin B
The movement of nutrients and O2 as well as the removal of metabolic wastes occurs in
Capillaries
Characteristics of allergic purpura lesions include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
Easily palpated lesions
Fever and itching
Which component of the blood is responsible for protecting the body by phagocytosis of micro-organisms and other debris?
Leukocytes
Thrombosis in the microcirculation throughout the body is called
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
Which is a transport form for CO in the blood? (Select all that apply.)
Dissolved gas
Bicarbonate ion
Hemoglobin
Is it true that non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Is more common in men than women
What is a malignant disorder of mature antibody-secreting B lymphocytes or plasma cells?
Multiple myeloma
The role of the circulatory system is to do which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
Transport O2 and nutrients throughout the body.
Remove waste products from the body.
It is true that acute lymphoid leukemia (ALL) is
Primarily diagnosed in children.
Anemia of chronic renal failure is caused by the lack of
Erythropoietin
What is the pathophysiologic abnormality underlying systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
Autoimmunity
A 39-year-old patient who has been taking a specific antibiotic for years without problems develops tachycardia, lowered blood pressure ,wheezing, and urticaria when given this antibiotic in the clinic. The most likely explanation for this occurrence is that the patient
Is experiencing an anaphylactic hypersensitivity reaction to the antibiotic.
A true statement regarding atherosclerosis is which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
Atherosclerosis usually affects the coronary, cerebral, carotid, femoral arteries and the aorta.
Von Willebrand disease may present itself by which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
Epistaxis
Ecchymoses
Decreased von Willebrand factor