Microcytic And Normocytic Anemia Quiz

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. An anemic person lacks enough RBCs to carry oxygen. Play this informative quiz on microcytic and normocytic anemia to gauge how much you know about it. The quiz has an educative value and will help you many clear doubts and concepts related to Anemia. The quiz contains questions ranging from easy, moderate, and hard levels that are sure to test your knowledge and provide you with important value addition. The quiz is suitable for those with having medical background. If you like the quiz, share it with your friends and family. All the best!

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1.

Which of the following is NOT a cause of Microcytic Anemia?
- A.
  
  Thalassemia
- B.
  
  Anaemia of chronic disease
- C.
  
  Iron Deficiency Anemia
- D.
  
  Pancytopaenia
- E.
  
  Lead Poisoning
2.

The lab reports for a patient with low MCV show high serum ferritin and low TIBC. What is the most likely cause for this patient's anemia?
- A.
  
  Fe deficiency
- B.
  
  Anemia secondary to inflammation
- C.
  
  Thallassemia
- D.
  
  Hemoglobinopathy
3.

Fe is absorbed in the:
- A.
  
  Stomach
- B.
  
  Duodenum
- C.
  
  Jejunum
- D.
  
  Ileum
4.

Where is most non-heme iron found in the body?
- A.
  
  Bound to IF
- B.
  
  Bound to transferrin
- C.
  
  Free in plasma
- D.
  
  Stored in liver
5.

Select the following that enhances Fe absorption.
- A.
  
  Citric acid
- B.
  
  Polyphenols (tea)
- C.
  
  Phylate (bran)
- D.
  
  Calcium
- E.
  
  Ascorbic acid
6.

What is the most important test for Fe stores?
- A.
  
  Serum iron
- B.
  
  TIBC
- C.
  
  Serum ferritin
- D.
  
  Widal test
7.

Which of the following is not an etiology of Fe deficiency anemia?
- A.
  
  Chronic blood loss
- B.
  
  Increased requirement
- C.
  
  Infection
- D.
  
  Malabsorption
- E.
  
  Decreased intake
8.

TIBC increases in iron deficiency anemia because:
- A.
  
  Inflammatory response to deficiency
- B.
  
  Compensation by other factors
- C.
  
  Ability to absorb increases
- D.
  
  Increases WBCs
9.

TIBC stands for?
10.

TIBC stands for?
- A.
  
  Total iron binding capacity
- B.
  
  Total iodine binding capacity
- C.
  
  Total calcium binding capacity
- D.
  
  Total vitamin binding capacity
11.

Pica, a clinical presentation for Fe deficiency anemia, is:
- A.
  
  Itchiness
- B.
  
  ED
- C.
  
  Desire to eat weird things
- D.
  
  A small woodland creature
12.

Which lab investigations would you order if you suspect Fe deficiency anemia?
- A.
  
  CBC
- B.
  
  Blood smear
- C.
  
  Serum iron
- D.
  
  Serum ferritin
- E.
  
  TIBC
13.

Where is beta Thalassemia most common?
- A.
  
  West Africa
- B.
  
  Mediterranean
- C.
  
  Arabian peninsula
- D.
  
  Southeast Asia
- E.
  
  CANADA!
14.

What is the difference between beta-thalassemia major and beta thalassemia minor?
- A.
  
  Homozygote vs. heterozygote
- B.
  
  Acute vs. chronic
- C.
  
  Legal drinking age
15.

Heinz bodies are made of:
- A.
  
  Excess gamma chains
- B.
  
  Excess alpha chains
- C.
  
  Excess beta chains
- D.
  
  Excess ketchup
16.

Beta Thalassemia, unlike alpha thalassemia, presents at approximately 6 months of age.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

Which would you expect to see on a blood smear for beta Thalassemia?
- A.
  
  Heinz bodies
- B.
  
  Multinucleated neutrophils
- C.
  
  Target cells
- D.
  
  Hypochromic microcytic cells
- E.
  
  Hyperchromic microcytic cells
18.

What test would you do, besides history, CBC, and blood smear, to confirm Thalassemia?
- A.
  
  Electrophoresis
- B.
  
  Widal
- C.
  
  RTPCR
- D.
  
  Electrolysis
19.

What is the treatment for beta-thalassemia minor?
- A.
  
  Blood transfusions
- B.
  
  Iron chelation
- C.
  
  Bone marrow transplant
- D.
  
  None of the above
20.

Alpha-Thalassemia is a gene deletion related to the production of the alpha-Hb protein. What happens when one is missing all 4 genes for alpha-Th?
- A.
  
  Hydrops fetalis
- B.
  
  Hb Barts
- C.
  
  Death
21.

Decreased or stopped production of alpha-globin chains result in HbH (4 gamma chains together) and Hb Barts (4 beta chains together)
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
22.

On a CBC for alpha-Thalassemia, you would see anemia and reticulocytosis. You would see Heinz bodies, hypochromic microcytic cells, and occasional target cells on the blood smear.
- A.
  
  LDH
- B.
  
  Unconjugated bilirubin
- C.
  
  Conjugated bilirubin
- D.
  
  Urine urobilinogen
- E.
  
  Urine hemosiderin
23.

The ABCDs of Normocytic anemia are: Acute blood loss Bone marrow failure Chronic disease and_______
- A.
  
  Destruction
- B.
  
  Haemophilia
- C.
  
  Haemolysis
- D.
  
  None of the above
24.

Aplastic anemia can be acquired (more common) and inherited. What are some of the ways it can be acquired?
- A.
  
  Post viral infection
- B.
  
  Pregnancy
- C.
  
  Ionizing radiation
- D.
  
  Drugs and chemicals
- E.
  
  Who knows? (idiopathic)
25.

Aside from the gradual onset signs of anemia, what other clinical presentations would you see with aplastic anemia?
- A.
  
  Koilonychias, "spoon nails"
- B.
  
  Associated thrombocytopenia, e.g. history of bleeding from the gums
- C.
  
  Neutropenia, e.g. repeat bacterial infections
- D.
  
  Purpura
- E.
  
  Pica