A patient with iron deficiency anemia takes iron
supplementation daily. What should he be
advised to avoid within a couple of hours of
taking iron?
... [Show More] 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).
A child and father live in an old house. They
both are found to be lead toxic. What type
anemia is typically observed in patients who
are lead toxic?
Iron deficiency anemia
A patient with diarrhea has a stool
specimen positive for WBCs. What does this
indicate?
A viral infection
A 26 year-old female has thalassemia minor.
What should be limited in her diet to avoid
hepatotoxicity?
Multi-vitamin with iron
A patient is found to have eosinophilia. An expected
finding is:
asthma exacerbation.
An African American male complains of pain
in his back and trunk. He is diagnosed with
multiple myeloma. He is probably:
about 65 years old. .
A patient has heavy menses. Which lab
value below reflects an iron deficiency
anemia?
Increased TIBC
An obese 78 year-old male with poorly
controlled hypertension and diabetes has a
normocytic, normochromic anemia. This
anemia is likely:
associated with chronic disease. .
An elderly male diagnosed with a microcytic,
hypochromic anemia: may h.............................................................CONTINUED [Show Less]