Deficiencies in the B vitamins generally would result in which type of anemia?

Deficiencies in the B vitamins generally would result in which type of anemia?
 a. macrocytic
  b. microcytic
  c. hemolytic
  d. sideroblastic

Q. 2

Which of the following is not a nutrient involved in hemostasis?
 a. vitamin E
  b. magnesium
  c. vitamin K
  d. Ca

Q. 3

A state of hypercoagulability can be caused by all of the following except:
 a. depleted vitamin K.
  b. obesity.
  c. smoking.
  d. SLE.

Q. 4

Which of the following is a disorder in which red blood cells are destroyed and hemoglobin circulates unbound or is excreted in the urine?
 a. porphyria
  b. thalassemia
  c. hemolytic anemia
  d. sideroblastic anemia

Q. 5

As the RBC die, the iron is recycled and stored in the liver as:
 a. bilirubin.
  b. ferritin.
  c. hemoglobin.
  d. hematocrit.

Q. 6

A disorder resulting from abnormal heme synthesis whereby the patient presents with iron overload is called:
 a. porphyria.
  b. thalassemia.
  c. sideroblastic anemia.
  d. hemophilia.

Q. 7

The flexibility required for movement of the RBC through the vessels is largely determined by:
 a. the amount of hemoglobin in the cell.
  b. the maturity of the RBC.
  c. the size of the cell's nucleus.
  d. the fatty acid content of the cell's membrane.

Q. 8

If a patient undergoing treatment for cancer is experiencing symptoms of weakness and fatigue, one should consider:
 a. starting the patient on EPO.
  b. obtaining blood labs.
  c. administering B vitamins.
  d. decreasing chemotherapy.

Q. 9

The etiology of age-related anemia is likely due to:
 a. decreased iron intake.
  b. decreased red marrow production.
  c. the fact that, upon differentiation, more cells become WBC.
  d. decreased folate intake.