A patient with iron deficiency anemia takes iron
supplementation daily. What should he be
advised to avoid within a couple of hours of
taking
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An antacid
Leukemia may have varied clinical
presentations. Which characteristic would
be unusual to find in a patient with
leukemia?
Sickle shaped cells
A 66 year-old African American male
complains of pain in his trunk, especially his
ribs. Cardiovascular disease is ruled out. He
has a normocytic, normochromic anemia
with hypercalcemia. The differential
diagnosis should include:
multiple myeloma.
What hallmark finding is associated with
both B12 and folate deficiencies? Macrocytosis
A patient demonstrates leukocytosis. This
means:
he has an infection of
unknown origin.
What statement is true about anemia in
older adults?
Anemia may have more than one
origin and co-exist in older adults.
A patient has been treated for HIV infection
with anti-retroviral therapy. He is stable.
How often should CD4 counts be repeated?
Every 3-6 months
A patient presents with hematuria, RBC
casts, and proteinuria. What is a likely
explanation?
Glomerulonephritis
A patient demonstrates leukocytosis. This
means:
he has an infection of
unknown origin.
A patient is having an allergic reaction to
seafood. Which white cell will probably be
increased?
Eosinophils
A female patient has been diagnosed with
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
deficiency (G6PD). What should be done to
prevent lysis of red cells in this patient?
Avoid aspirin and sulfa drugs
A 75 year-old patient who has multiple
chronic diseases has been in very poor
health for a decade. What type of anemias
is he most likely to exhibit?
Folic acid and pernicious
A patient has been diagnosed with HIV. The
patient’s viral load was ordered. What other
test may be ordered to assess the status of
the patient’s immune system?
CD4 cell count
A 70 year-old male has lymph nodes in his
axillary and inguinal areas that are palpable
but non-tender. He states that he feels well
today. What should be included in a
Lymphoma
differential diagnosis for this patient?
A two year-old with sickle cell anemia (SCA)
should receive which immunizations?
All routine childhood
immunizations at the usual
time
A three year-old child presents with
hematuria, petechiae, and a platelet count
of 50,000 (Normal = 150,000-450,000/ml).
The rest of his CBC is normal. He had an
upper respiratory infection about 2 weeks
ago. On exam today, he is found to have
petechiae and bruises. The most likely
diagnosis is:
idiopathic
thrombocytopenia
purpura (ITP)...... [Show Less]