Question 2
2 / 2 pts
Symptoms of polycythemia vera are mainly the result of
destruction of erythrocytes.
neurologic involvement.
increased blood viscosity.
a decreased erythrocyte count.
Question 3
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The underlying disorder of _____ anemia is defective secretion of intrinsic factor, which is essential for the absorption of vitamin B12. NR507 Week 3 Quiz
pernicious
microcytic
hypochromic
hemolytic
Question 4
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Pernicious anemia generally requires continued therapy lasting
8 to 12 months.
the rest of one’s life.
until the iron level is normal.
6 to 8 weeks.
Question 5
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In some anemias, the erythrocytes are present in various sizes, which is referred to as
microcytosis.
poikilocytosis.
isocytosis.
anisocytosis.
Question 6
2 / 2 pts
Untreated pernicious anemia is fatal, usually because of
renal failure.
heart failure.
brain hypoxia.
liver hypoxia.
Question 7
0 / 2 pts
Local signs and symptoms of Hodgkin disease–related lymphadenopathy are a result of
inflammation and ischemia.
obstruction and pressure.
ischemia and pressure.
pressure and obstruction.