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Tri 2 patho Quiz on Week 3 Patho, created by Mitch Thornell on 31/07/2018.

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Week 3 Patho

Week 3 Patho

Question 1 of 20

1

Those who live at high altitudes, or who receive extra erythropoietin, are likely to suffer:

Select one of the following:

  • primary polycythaemia

  • sickle cell anaemia

  • secondary polycythaemia

  • haemolytic disease

Explanation

Question 2 of 20

1

Which blood disorder results from an autoimmune attack on parietal cells of the stomach wall?

Select one of the following:

  • microcytic anaemia

  • pernicious anaemia

  • haemolytic disease of the newborn

  • thalassaemia

Explanation

Question 3 of 20

1

Which of the following is typically not associated with anaemia?

Select one of the following:

  • disruption of haemoglobin chains

  • increased haemolysis

  • lack of intrinsic factor

  • high dietary iron intake

Explanation

Question 4 of 20

1

What term is used to describe a marked reduction in platelets?

Select one of the following:

  • haemorrhoids

  • haemophilia

  • polycythaemia

  • thrombocytopenia

Explanation

Question 5 of 20

1

Anaemia due to inherited mutations that reduce the production of either alpha or beta haemoglobin chains is known as:

Select one of the following:

  • haemolytic anaemia

  • thalassaemia

  • all answers are correct

  • pernicious anaemia

Explanation

Question 6 of 20

1

Which of the following applies to the leukemias?

Select one of the following:

  • Chronic leukemias are more common in older people.

  • Exposure to chemicals is not considered a predisposing factor.

  • Lymphoid tissue produces abnormal leukocytes.

  • All answers are correct

Explanation

Question 7 of 20

1

The Reed-Sternberg cell is diagnostic for:

Select one of the following:

  • multiple myeloma

  • non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

  • Hodgkin’s lymphoma

  • chronic myeloblastic leukemia.

Explanation

Question 8 of 20

1

Predisposing factors to leukemia commonly include:

Select one of the following:

  • exposure to radiation.

  • cigarette smoking.

  • certain fungal and protozoal infections.

  • familial tendency.

Explanation

Question 9 of 20

1

Multiple myeloma is a malignant tumor involving:

Select one of the following:

  • bone cells.

  • plasma cells.

  • lymph nodes.

  • granulocytes

Explanation

Question 10 of 20

1

What is the primary treatment for the leukemias?

Select one of the following:

  • Radiation

  • Immunotherapy

  • Chemotherapy

  • Surgery

Explanation

Question 11 of 20

1

What medical term is given to describe a marked reduction in platelets?

Select one of the following:

  • thrombocytopenia

  • polycythaemia

  • haemophilia

  • thrombocythemia

Explanation

Question 12 of 20

1

Chronic blood loss causes anaemia because of the:

Select one of the following:

  • smaller amount of recycled iron available

  • loss of protein and electrolytes

  • lower metabolic rate

  • shortened life span of the erythrocytes

Explanation

Question 13 of 20

1

Which blood disorder results from an autoimmune attack on parietal cells of the stomach wall?

Select one of the following:

  • pernicious anaemia

  • thalassaemia

  • haemolytic disease of the newborn

  • microcytic anaemia

Explanation

Question 14 of 20

1

What are the typical early clinical manifestations of anaemia?

Select one of the following:

  • Bradycardia, cyanosis

  • Pallor, dyspnea, and fatigue

  • Chest pain, palpitations

  • Jaundice, cyanosis

Explanation

Question 15 of 20

1

In cases of polycythemia vera, blood pressure is most likely elevated as a result of:

Select one of the following:

  • increased blood volume/viscosity

  • congested spleen and bone marrow.

  • increased renin and aldosterone secretions.

  • frequent infarcts in the coronary circulation

Explanation

Question 16 of 20

1

In disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), active bleeding occurs after intravascular clotting because:

Select one of the following:

  • clotting factors are depleted.

  • prothrombin is activated.

  • inflammatory mediators are released.

  • tissue factor (TF) is inactivated.

Explanation

Question 17 of 20

1

A neoplastic disorder that involves malignant plasma cells that replace the bone marrow and erodes bone is referred to as:

Select one of the following:

  • Non-Hodgkin lymphoma

  • Multiple myeloma

  • Aplastic anemia

  • Leukaemia

Explanation

Question 18 of 20

1

In which of the following individuals would a clinician most suspect multiple myeloma as a diagnosis?

Select one of the following:

  • A 40-year-old man who has had three broken bones over the past 6 months and whose serum calcium and creatinine levels are elevated

  • A 70-year-old woman whose blood work reveals large numbers of immature granulocytes

  • An 81-year-old male resident of a long-term care home who has an uncommon bacterial pneumonia and who is unable to produce a fever

  • A 68-year-old former coal miner who has white cell levels exponentially higher than normal ranges

Explanation

Question 19 of 20

1

Leukemias describe white blood cell malignancies that:

Select one of the following:

  • none of the answers are correct

  • arise as tumours of erythrocytes

  • reduce the white blood cell count

  • begin in the bone marrow

Explanation

Question 20 of 20

1

A diverse group of neoplasms developing from the proliferation of malignant lymphocytes in the lymphoid system is referred to as:

Select one of the following:

  • Lymphomas

  • Lymphatic anaemias

  • Microcytic anaemias

  • Leukaemias

Explanation

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