Blood - TCM Seminars Flashcards by Catherine Matlock-Shally

What vitamins help to create strong hemes to transport oxygen - red blood cells?

Vit A, E, B6, B12, Folate, Zinc, Iron

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Sickle Cell Anemia is a form of what type of Anemia

Hemolytic Anemia

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You should be below what number for LDL’s

BELOW 100

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An elevation in red blood cells may indicate all of the following except:
Cardiovascular disease
Side effects of chemotherapy
Polycythemia
Lung disease

Side effects of chemotherapy

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Which of the following blood cells help protect the body from pathogens?

Erythrocytes
Leukocytes
Basal membranocytes
Thrombocytes

Leukocytes

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At what level will a CD4-cell count indicate that an HIV- infected person will develop AIDS?

> 500 cells/mm3
<200 cells/mm3
100 cells/mm3
<500 cells/mm3

<200 cells/mm3

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Which of the following types of leukemia is most common in children?

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)

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Which of the following immune cells defends the body against helminthic infections?

Monocyte
Eosinophil
Neutrophil
Basophil

Eosinophil

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Which of the following is the average life span of a RBC in a patient with sickle cell anemia?

Shorter (12-15 days)
Extra longer (1500-2000 days)
Shorter (110 days)
Longer (150-200 days)

Shorter (12-15 days)

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Which of the following is the average life span of a platelet?

3-4 months
4-6 months
2-4 days
5-10 days

5-10 days

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A decrease in white blood cells may indicate all of the following except:

Bone marrow pathology
Chemotherapy side effects
HIV infection
Pneumonia

Pneumonia

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Which of the following types of epistaxis is not visible, swift in drainage, and can be swallowed before seen?

Anterior bleed
Lateral bleed
Posterior bleed
Medial bleed

Posterior bleed

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All of the following are considered indications of eosinophilia EXCEPT?

Collagen vascular disease
Parasitic infection
Neoplasms 
Addison's disease
Malar flush
Allergies

Malar flush

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Which of the following is the average life span of a RBC?

1 week
4 months
1 day
6 months

4 months

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Which of the following conditions are NOT part of the HAART therapy criteria?

High viral load
Infection by opportunistic infection
Low CD4 cell counts (<500 cells/mm3)
Blood tinged sputum

Blood tinged sputum

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Which of the following represents the ratio of constituents that make up blood plasma?

(60%) Water, (40%) Dissolved substances
(81%) Water, (19%) Dissolved substances
(99%) Water, (1%) Dissolved substances
(91%) Water, (9%) Dissolved substances

(91%) Water, (9%) Dissolved substances

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Which type of deficiency is associated with microcytic anemia?

Fibrate deficiency
Iron deficiency
Folate deficiency
B12 deficiency

Iron deficiency

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All of the following blotting procedures are acceptable for HIV confirmation EXCEPT:

Southern blot
Southwestern blot
Western blot
Eastern blot

Southwestern blot

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Blood cells (vs. Plasma) perform all of these physiologic functions EXCEPT:

Supply of oxygen
Clotting at sites of injuries of cuts
Maintains the electrolytes and fluid balance
Circulation of WBC

Maintains the electrolytes and fluid balance

Which of the following constituents of human blood help form blood clots to curtail bleeding?

Red blood cells
White blood cells
Platelets
Blood Plasma

Platelets

Which hormone has primary involvement in T-cell activation and the immune response?

Histamine
Serotonin
Bradykinin
Estrogen

Serotonin

Which of the following mean corpuscle values represents one of Normocytic anemia?

MCV 80-100fL
MCV >1000fL
MCV < 70fL
MCV >110fL

MCV 80-100fL

A new 54-year-old female patient enters your office complaining of double vision, jaw pain, and tenderness in the scalp. Upon further questioning, she recalls being diagnosed with Temporal arteritis last year while in Germany. What is the most feared manifestation of this disease?

Deafness
Blindness
Aphasia
Weight loss

Blindness

Which of the immune cells performs the activity of engulfing WBCs via phagocytosis?

Eosinophils, Monocytes
Basophils, Monocytes
Neutrophils, Monocytes
Neutrophils, Lymphocytes

Neutrophils, Monocytes

Which of the following is the MOA (Mode of Action) of Warfarin (Coumadin)? Increases parasympathetic tones Activates anti-thrombin pathways Inhibits synthesis of vitamin K Inhibits the ACE pathway

Inhibits synthesis of vitamin K

How long should one apply continuous pressure to a hematoma of an artery? One minute Three minutes Up to five minutes Up to ten minutes

Up to five minutes

Which leukocyte is primarily involved in helping the body fight off bacterial infections? Monocytes Basophils Neutrophils Eosinophils

Neutrophils

A Reticulocyte Count (aka Retic Count) blood test: Evaluates the age of RBCs Evaluates the RBC production by the bone marrow Measures the number of circulating WBCs Measures the number of circulating platelets

Evaluates the RBC production by the bone marrow

Which of the following is a function of eosinophils? Allergic reactions Inflammatory reactions Humoral and Cellular immunity Phagocytosis

Allergic reactions

Which of the following vitamin deficiencies are known to cause megaloblastic anemia? B9 (folate) deficiency, B12 (cobalamin) deficiency B1(thiamine) deficiency, B3 (niacin) deficiency B3 (niacin) deficiency, B5 (pantothenic acid) deficiency B6 (pyridoxine) deficiency, B7 (biotin) deficiency

B9 (folate) deficiency, B12 (cobalamin) deficiency

Which of the following blood types are universal donors of blood and RBCs? Blood group A Blood group O Blood group AB Blood group B

Blood group O

Formed elements (RBCs, WBCs, platelets) comprise what percentage of total blood volume? 40% 55% 45% 50%

45%

All of the following are opportunistic infections associated with HIV except: Pneumonia Kaposi's Sarcoma Legionnaire's Disease Candidiasis

Legionnaire's Disease

Which of the following blood groups are universal recipients of any blood type? Blood group O Blood group AB Blood group BAO Blood group B

Blood group AB

Which of the following is an indication of right-sided Heart Failure? Jugular vein distension A dry hacking cough A slow heart beat Glucose in the urine

Jugular vein distension

Under microcentrifugation, a Hematocrit (Hct) blood test measures the percentage of total blood volume that is composed of which of the following constituents: RBCs Natural Killer Cells Monocytes Neutrophils

RBCs

All of the following are true about T lymphocytes EXCEPT that they: Mature in the bone marrow Mediate cellular immune response Help T cells express CD4 Allow cytotoxic T cells to express CD8

Mature in the bone marrow

What is the treatment of choice at the 28th week for a pregnant mother with blood type A with Rh(-) and a husband with Blood type O with Rh (+)? RHoGAM Shot Platelet-rich plasma injection Blood AO type transfusion Blood O type type transfusion

RHoGAM Shot

Which of the following conditions is characterized by iron overload? Serum Ceruloplasmin Hemochromatosis Kayser-Fleischer rings Wilson's Disease

Hemochromatosis

A 29-year-old, RHD- mother is having her 2nd pregnancy. Her doctor is concerned about hemolytic anemia in the fetus caused by transplancental transmission of maternal antibodies to fetal RBCs. This can be prevented by? Blood group O transfusion Water birth Rho(D) Immunoglobulin B12 Vitamin shots

Rho(D) Immunoglobulin

All of the following can cause an increase in blood pressure except: Anemia Steroid use Coronary artery disease Pain

Anemia

A patient who is low in iron should refrain from what food or beverage? Dairy Cherry juice Tea Broccoli

Tea

You order a CBC with differentiation for your patient. The report states that his WBC count is elevated with a specific elevation in monocytes. What is the most likely diagnosis? Allergic reaction Chronic infection Cancer Parasitic infection

Chronic infection

Which of the following blood groups contains an A antigen on RBC surface and an Anti-B antibody in plasma? Blood group B Blood group O Blood group AB Blood group A

Blood group A

Which of the following immune cells is primary target of the human immunodeficiency virus? CD8 cytotoxic T cells Major histocompatibility cells Beta cells CD4 helper T cells

CD4 helper T cells