Hematology
Hematology
Hematology
100
This erythrocyte disorder is characterized by a reduction in oxygen-carrying capacity and presents with dyspnea, palpitations, and decreased exercise tolerance.
What is Anemia?
100
This clinical sign, visible on the hands, is a common indicator of chronic oxygen deprivation often seen in hematologic or cardiovascular diseases.
What is Clubbing (of the nails)?
100
This hematologic disorder is an inherited autosomal recessive disorder of abnormal hemoglobin. Genetic mutation leading to change in RBC shape. Cells become a sickle shape, get stiff/ sticky, become stuck and cause vasocclusion
What is sickle cell anemia?
200
This specific iron-related disorder is frequently associated with chronic GI blood loss secondary to long-term NSAID use.
What is Iron Deficiency?
200
These two integumentary signs help differentiate between poor oxygenation and a lack of red blood cells or hemoglobin.
A: What are Cyanosis (blue tint) and Pallor (pale appearance)?
200
The following are s/s of what hematological disorder:
dyspnea (SOB), weakness, fatigue, palpitations
decreased exercise tolerance
decreased diastolic BP
What is Anemia (erythrocytosis)?
300
While anemia involves too few RBCs, this condition involves an abnormal increase in RBCs, leading to increased blood viscosity and a risk of clotting or "sludging."
What is Polycythemia?
300
This hematologic emergency involves a rapid decrease in blood pressure and an increase in heart rate, often following a massive internal hemorrhage.
What is Hypovolemic Shock? (Manifesting as tachycardia and hypotension).
400
This platelet disorder should be suspected in a patient who presents with easy bruising, spontaneous bleeding of the gums, or petechiae (small red spots on the skin).
What is Thrombocytopenia?
400
What is the difference between thrombocytopenia and thrombocytosis and as a result what are they at risk for?
Thrombocytopenia = abnormally low platelet count, risk for increased / spontaneous bleeding
Thrombocytosis = abnormally high platelet count, risk for blood clotting
500
Differentiated from simple joint pain, this "tingling or prickling" sensation in a patient with Hemophilia often signals the start of a joint bleed.
What is Hemarthrosis?
500
What is the hereditary clotting disorder that prevents blood from clotting due to abnormal functional plasma causing proteins VII and IX.
What is Hemophilia?