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Clinical Questions – Hematology MLS
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2024/2025 Latest Release!!
What is the primary cause of iron deficiency anemia?

A) Increased iron absorption

B) Chronic blood loss

C) Excessive dietary iron

D) Bone marrow failure

B) Chronic blood loss



Which of the following laboratory findings is indicative of hemolytic anemia?

A) Decreased reticulocyte count

B) Elevated haptoglobin

C) Elevated lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)

D) Decreased bilirubin

C) Elevated lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)



What role does erythropoietin play in the body?

A) Promotes red blood cell production

B) Decreases red blood cell production

C) Stimulates platelet production

D) Inhibits iron absorption

A) Promotes red blood cell production



What is a common laboratory finding in patients with macrocytic anemia?

A) High reticulocyte count

B) Normal mean corpuscular volume (MCV)

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,C) Increased mean corpuscular volume (MCV)

D) Decreased total iron binding capacity (TIBC)

C) Increased mean corpuscular volume (MCV)



Which of the following is a characteristic feature of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)?

A) Small, mature lymphocytes

B) Increased blast cells

C) Increased neutrophils

D) Prominent Auer rods

A) Small, mature lymphocytes



What is the mechanism of action of warfarin?

A) Directly inhibits thrombin

B) Activates antithrombin III

C) Stimulates platelet aggregation

D) Inhibits vitamin K epoxide reductase

D) Inhibits vitamin K epoxide reductase



Which test is most useful for diagnosing hemophilia A?

A) Prothrombin time (PT)

B) Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)

C) Complete blood count (CBC)

D) Fibrinogen level

B) Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)



What does a left shift in a complete blood count typically indicate?

A) Increased lymphocytes

B) Acute infection


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, C) Chronic inflammation

D) Bone marrow suppression

B) Acute infection



What is the primary function of platelets in hemostasis?

A) Transport oxygen

B) Form a platelet plug

C) Activate clotting factors

D) Remove damaged red blood cells

B) Form a platelet plug



In which of the following conditions would you expect to see a hypersegmented neutrophil?

A) Iron deficiency anemia

B) Sickle cell anemia

C) Thalassemia

D) Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia

D) Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia



What is the expected reticulocyte count in a patient with aplastic anemia?

A) Elevated

B) Normal

C) Decreased

D) Fluctuating

C) Decreased



Which type of anemia is characterized by a decrease in erythropoietin production?

A) Iron deficiency anemia

B) Aplastic anemia


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