NR 507 Week 1 Edapt Practice Questions; Hypersensitivity, anemias, immunodeficiency.

**What is the main characteristic of anemia?** A) Increased white blood cells B) Deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin C) Increased blood volume D) Elevated platelet count **Answer: B** **Which laboratory test is most commonly used to diagnose anemia?** A) Serum electrolyte panel B) Complete blood count (CBC) C) Liver function test D) Urinalysis **Answer: B** **What type of anemia is caused by insufficient iron for hemoglobin synthesis?** A) Macrocytic anemia B) Normocytic anemia C) Iron deficiency anemia D) Hemolytic anemia **Answer: C** **Low ferritin levels indicate which of the following?** A) Vitamin B12 deficiency B) Iron deficiency C) Folate deficiency D) Normal iron stores **Answer: B** **Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with iron deficiency anemia?** A) Fatigue B) Weakness C) Neurological issues D) Pallor **Answer: C** **What type of anemia is characterized by the presence of large, immature red blood cells?** A) Microcytic anemia B) Normocytic anemia C) Megaloblastic anemia D) Hemolytic anemia **Answer: C** **At-risk populations for megaloblastic anemia include:** A) Smokers B) Athletes C) Vegetarians D) Travelers **Answer: C** **The diagnostic test for vitamin B12 deficiency includes measuring:** A) Serum calcium B) Serum albumin C) Serum vitamin B12 levels D) Complete blood count (CBC) only **Answer: C** **Which type of anemia is associated with chronic infections and inflammatory diseases?** A) Hemolytic anemia B) Anemia of chronic disease C) Iron deficiency anemia D) Megaloblastic anemia **Answer: B** **What is the treatment focus for megaloblastic anemia?** A) Iron supplementation B) Vitamin B12 and folate supplementation C) Blood transfusions D) Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents **Answer: B** **Sickle cell anemia is a type of:** A) Microcytic anemia B) Macrocytic anemia C) Hemolytic anemia D) Normocytic anemia **Answer: C** **Which test is important for diagnosing hemolytic anemia?** A) Serum electrolytes B) Reticulocyte count C) Lipid panel D) Thyroid function test **Answer: B** **Anemia of chronic disease primarily results from:** A) Iron overload B) Impaired erythropoiesis C) Nutritional deficiencies D) Acute blood loss **Answer: B** **Hydroxyurea is used in the management of:** A) Iron deficiency anemia B) Megaloblastic anemia C) Sickle cell anemia D) Anemia of chronic disease **Answer: C** **Typical symptoms of anemia include all of the following EXCEPT:** A) Fatigue B) Shortness of breath C) Hypertension D) Pallor **Answer: C** **Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of iron deficiency anemia?** A) Microcytic RBCs B) Hypochromic RBCs C) Elevated ferritin D) Symptoms of fatigue and pallor **Answer: C** **What dietary change might help improve iron deficiency anemia?** A) Increase vitamin B12-rich foods B) Increase iron-rich foods C) Decrease protein intake D) Increase carbohydrate intake **Answer: B** **What does MCV stand for in relation to anemia diagnosis?** A) Mean Corpuscular Volume B) Minimum Cell Volume C) Median Cell Volume D) Maximum Cell Volume **Answer: A** **The presence of megaloblasts in the blood smear indicates:** A) Iron deficiency anemia B) Hemolytic anemia C) Megaloblastic anemia D) Anemia of chronic disease **Answer: C** **Which of the following is a specific type of hemolytic anemia?** A) Iron deficiency anemia B) Anemia of chronic disease