Question 1
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Myeloid stem cells develop into any type of cell except red blood cells
Question 2
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Erythrocytes take _ days to mature and have a life span of _ days
Question 3
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Of globin, amino acids and iron, which is passed out of the body as billirubin?
Question 4
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In which layer would the platelets and leukocytes be found?
Question 5
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How do you differentiate a R.B.C from a reticulocyte?
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R.B.C's do not contain RNA
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Reticulocytes don't have a nucleus
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Reticulocytes have more Hb
Question 6
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Blood samples must be mixed before testing to imitate patient blood consistency
Question 7
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How does the principle of cell conducting work?
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R.B.C's are poor conductors of electricity, and so when passing through an aperture will stop the current
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R.B.C's are excellent conductors of electricity, and so when passing through an aperture will pass a current along
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Large cells leave more of a gap
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Large cells show a spike in current
Question 8
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Name the 4 main categories looked at when analysing blood disorders
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g of Hb/L (HGB)
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Mean cell Hb (MCH)
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Mean cell volume (MCV)
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Mean cell Hb Conc (MCC)
Question 9
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Male Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate- (Age + 10)/2
Question 10
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Which of the following can effect Hb counts (barring illness/deficiencies)?
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Age
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Dehydration
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Sex
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Diet
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City dweller
Question 11
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What is the key identifier of Normacytic Anaemia?
Question 12
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What is the normal range of HGB?
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120-170 g/l
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50-100 g/l
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100-150 g/l
Question 13
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Which of the following is NOT a cause of Noramcytic A's?
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Acute blood loss
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Chronic disease
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Renal failure
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Iron deficiency
Question 14
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In N.A, the MCV is low and the HGB is normal
Question 15
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Why would a patient be given a bone marrow transplant instead of a transfusion in some cases of N.A's?
Question 16
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What are the two causes of microcytic anaemia?
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Iron deficiency
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Thalassaemia
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B12 deficiency
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Blood loss
Question 17
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Thalassaemia is a genetic abnormality that reduces iron absorption
Question 18
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How do you intenfidy Mi.A?
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Low HGB
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Low MCV
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High HBG
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Normal MCV
Question 19
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Which type of Microcytic A is shown here?
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Iron deficient
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Talassaemia
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B12 deficient
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Pernicious anaemia
Question 20
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This is B12 deficient anaemia
Question 21
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Which of the following are symptoms of Iron Deficient Anaemia?
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Tiredness
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Indented 'Spoon' Nails
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Glossitis
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Flushed skin
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Psoriasis
Question 22
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When treating iron deficiency, you treat the underlying cause first
Question 23
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Which of the following is used when iron is dangerously low?
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Oral ferrous sulphate
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Iron injection
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Transfusion
Question 24
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What is the definition of Anisocytosis
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Size variation
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Colour variation
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Morphological variation
Question 25
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How do you test for the causes of Fe deficiency
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Test serum ferratin
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Test serum Fe
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Check diet
Question 26
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Iron is supplied by circulating transferrin
Question 27
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The normal level of body iron is between 3-5g
Question 28
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Where is iron gained from?
Question 29
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Regular transfusions can lead to iron overload
Question 30
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Fe deficiency can be caused by inadequate supply and...
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Increased demand
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Increased absorption
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Liver problems