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A patient is being tested for a hematological neoplasm. Which finding(s) would be present in the patient if he tests positive for the neoplasm? Select all that apply. (A) Increased number of red blood cells (B) Increased oxygen carrying capacity (C) Increased number of platelets (D) Increased proliferation of abnormal lymphocytes (E) Increased clotting time - ANSWER (D) (E) A 65-year-old patient reports night sweats and weight loss. The complete blood count report shows that she has l...

Leukomoid Reaction - ANSWER -Absolute leukocyte count >50,000 cells/mm -Absolute count = % leukocytes x total WBC count -May involve neutrophils, lymphocytes, or eosinophils -Caused by an exaggerated response to INFECTION --Perforated appendix (neutrophils) --Whooping cough = Bortedella pertussis (lymphocytes) --Cutaneous larva migrans (eosinophils) Neutophilic Leukocytosis - ANSWER *Absolute neutrophil count > 7000 cells/mm* *Etiology:* 1) Infection (i.e. acute appendicitis...

reduced numbers or quality of leukocytes - ANSWER leukopenia increased numbers of leukocytes - ANSWER leukocytosis hematologic disorders involving white blood cells (leukocytes) may include what three general characteristics? - ANSWER leukopenia, leukocytosis, and may affect all WBCs or just one type what are some general causes for alterations in leukocytes? - ANSWER infection, bone marrow dysfunction or premature destruction of cells, Phagocytic cells (granulocytes, monocytes, macroph...

A patient is being tested for a hematological neoplasm. Which finding(s) would be present in the patient if he tests positive for the neoplasm? Select all that apply. (A) Increased number of red blood cells (B) Increased oxygen carrying capacity (C) Increased number of platelets (D) Increased proliferation of abnormal lymphocytes (E) Increased clotting time - ANSWER (D) (E) A 65-year-old patient reports night sweats and weight loss. The complete blood count report shows that she has l...

Disorders of White Blood Cells

Absolute vs. Relative Counts - ANSWER The WBC Differential enumerates the types of WBCs Relative: 100 cells counted and each type reported as a percentage Absolute: Using this percentage and the total WBC count, obtain the absolute number of each cell type % Relative Count x Total WBC Count = Absolute Count Actual number of cells circulating per uL Absolute vs. Relative Counts - ANSWER Example: WBC Count of 7.5 x 103/μL Differential ∙ Absolute Lymphs 30% - Lymphs 2.25 x 103/μL Mon...

White Blood Cell Disorders Exam Questions & Answers 100% CorrectWhite Blood Cell Disorders Exam Questions & Answers 100% CorrectWhite Blood Cell Disorders Exam Questions & Answers 100% CorrectWhite Blood Cell Disorders Exam Questions & Answers 100% CorrectLeukopenia (leukocytopenia) - ANSWER A decrease in the number of white blood cells; most commonly seen as neutropenia, causes an increased susceptibility to infection Neutropenia - ANSWER Decreased number of neutrophils (<1000/ul); increa...

CLL. What is seen on the slide preparation - ANSWER Most common adult leukemia. smudge cells where are White Blood Cells formed - ANSWER - Formed in bone marrow by stem cells White blood cells are in 2 groups - ANSWER 1. granulocytes 2. Nongranulocytes Granulocytes include? - ANSWER -neutrophils -basophils -eosinophils Nongranulocytes include: - ANSWER -lymphocytes -monocytes what is the cell line that does not come from that same stem cell within the bone marrow as the RBC? -...

White Blood Cells Disorders Questions And Answers 2023/2024 oplastic ts most commonly from decreased of granulocytes common form:neutropenia(agranulocytosis:granulocytes are significantly decreased) - ANSLeukopenia oplastic iated with rare congenital immunodeficiency,HIV infection - ANS-Lymphopenia oplastic ly due to inflammatory states caused by microbial or nonmicrobial stimuli ophilic,eosinophilic,basophilic,monocytic,lymphocytic - ANS-Reactive leukocytosis 1.Reactive leukocytosis...

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