Additional Terms: Blood

Question 1

Condition in which there is anemia with evidence of iron deficiency

Answer 1

Iron deficiency anemia

Caused by iron loss through GI bleeding or menstruation; causes weakness and fatigue; treated by iron supplementation

Question 2

Disorders caused by impaired DNA synthesis; Red blood cells tend to be large and contain an increased ratio of RNA to DNA

Answer 2

Megaloblastic anemia

Due to deficiency in Vitamin B12 and/or folic acid

Question 3

A reduction in circulating red blood cells that is caused by pathological conditions that accelerate destruction of red blood cells

Answer 3

Hemolytic anemia
Caused by inherited abnormalities; produces increased serum levels of bilirubin that degrades heme; treated by splenectomy

Question 4

An inherited bleeding disorder that is most often diagnosed in adulthood; causes a defect in the adhesion of platelets

Answer 4

Von Willebrand Disease
Caused by deficiency of of vWF carrying factor VIII; causes frequent bruising, nosebleeds,, heavy menstruation; treated by medications and lifestyle changes