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What is the most common cause of iron deficiency anemia in adults?
A. Chronic blood loss
B. Hemolysis
C. Dietary deficiency
D. Bone marrow failure
Which blood test is most indicative o...
2025!! NCA Hematology Updated
Question and Answers [100% Correct]
Latest Version
What is the most common cause of iron deficiency anemia in adults?
A. Chronic blood loss
B. Hemolysis
C. Dietary deficiency
D. Bone marrow failure
Which blood test is most indicative of acute leukemia?
A. Platelet count
B. Reticulocyte count
C. WBC count with blasts
D. Hemoglobin concentration
What is the primary role of erythropoietin in hematopoiesis?
A. Stimulating platelet production
B. Promoting leukocyte differentiation
C. Regulating iron metabolism
D. Enhancing red blood cell production
Which type of anemia is characterized by macrocytic red blood cells?
A. Iron deficiency anemia
B. Sickle cell anemia
C. Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia
D. Thalassemia
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,What is the main function of hemoglobin in the blood?
A. Coagulation
B. Oxygen transport
C. Immune response
D. Nutrient absorption
In which condition would you expect to see an elevated reticulocyte count?
A. Hemolytic anemia
B. Aplastic anemia
C. Iron deficiency anemia
D. Chronic kidney disease
Which laboratory finding is most indicative of hemolytic anemia?
A. Decreased bilirubin levels
B. Increased haptoglobin
C. Elevated indirect bilirubin
D. Normal hemoglobin levels
What is the primary defect in sickle cell disease?
A. Iron overload
B. Defective hemoglobin structure
C. Platelet dysfunction
D. Red blood cell destruction
What is the typical finding in peripheral blood smears of a patient with thalassemia?
A. Macrocytes
B. Target cells
C. Schistocytes
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,D. Acanthocytes
What does the term “polychromasia” refer to in a blood smear?
A. Excessive platelets
B. Low hemoglobin
C. High white blood cell count
D. Presence of immature red blood cells
Which condition is commonly associated with an increased risk of thrombosis?
A. Aplastic anemia
B. Iron deficiency anemia
C. Hemolytic anemia
D. Polycythemia vera
What is the primary cause of aplastic anemia?
A. Nutritional deficiency
B. Bone marrow failure due to toxicity or autoimmune attack
C. Hemolysis
D. Genetic mutations
In the context of blood coagulation, what does PT stand for?
A. Partial thromboplastin
B. Prothrombin time
C. Platelet time
D. Peripheral time
What is the main laboratory test used to evaluate hemostasis?
A. CBC
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, B. PT and aPTT
C. Reticulocyte count
D. Bilirubin level
Which blood disorder is characterized by an overproduction of white blood cells?
A. Iron deficiency anemia
B. Leukemia
C. Hemophilia
D. Polycythemia vera
What type of blood cells are primarily affected in multiple myeloma?
A. Erythrocytes
B. Lymphocytes
C. Plasma cells
D. Granulocytes
What is a common complication of untreated chronic myeloid leukemia?
A. Anemia
B. Blast crisis
C. Iron overload
D. Vitamin deficiency
Which vitamin deficiency is primarily associated with megaloblastic anemia?
A. Vitamin C
B. Vitamin D
C. Vitamin B12
D. Vitamin K
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