Blood Basics
What process forms blood cells in the bone marrow?
Hematopoiesis
Which anemia is caused by low iron?
Iron deficiency anemia
Most common leukemia in children?
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
Graves disease causes:
Hyperthyroidism
Low cortisol is seen in what condition?
Addison’s disease
Which WBC increases in bacterial infections?
Neutrophils
B12 deficiency leads to which type of anemia?
Megaloblastic or Pernicious anemia
Reed-Sternberg cells are seen in which lymphoma?
Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Sign of hypothyroidism:
Cold intolerance, weight gain, fatigue
Moon face and striae are symptoms of?
Cushing’s syndrome
Which component transports oxygen?
Hemoglobin
What’s the hallmark sign of DIC?
Simultaneous bleeding and clotting
Key symptom of multiple myeloma?
Bone pain
What medication blocks thyroid hormone synthesis?
Methimazole
What is a common cause of SIADH?
Brain injury or malignancy
What is petechiae a sign of?
Thrombocytopenia
What is the priority in sickle cell crisis?
Hydration and pain control
Which leukemia is most common in older adults?
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Positive Chvostek and Trousseau signs indicate:
Hypoparathyroidism (hypocalcemia)
What hormone is deficient in diabetes insipidus?
ADH (vasopressin)
Name two risks of long-term blood transfusion.
Iron overload (hemochromatosis), infections
What is a positive Trousseau sign a sign of?
Hypocalcemia
What is the first-line treatment for polycythemia vera?
Phlebotomy
What is a thyroid storm?
Life-threatening hyperthyroidism crisis
First action in Addisonian crisis?
Administer fluids and corticosteroids