#Question id: 10927
#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal
A 62-year-old female arrives for her annual physical. She complains of itching in her hands along with headaches and vertigo. A routine complete blood count (CBC) shows red blood cells (RBCs) of 8.2 million/μl, white blood cells (WBCs) 37,000/μl, and platelets 640,000/μl. Her erythropoietin levels are lower than normal. The primary diagnosis would be
#Question id: 10928
#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal
A 40-year-old woman visits the clinic complaining of fatigue. She had recently been treated for an infection. Her laboratory values are RBC 1.8 × 106/μl, Hb 5.2 g/dL, hematocrit (Hct) 15, WBC 7.6 × 103/μl, platelet count 320,000/μl, mean corpuscular volume (MCV) 92 fL, and reticulocyte count 24%. What is the most likely explanation for this presentation?
#Question id: 10929
#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal
Which of the following would describe the condition in a patient with aplastic anemia?
Which of the following is correct?
#Question id: 10930
#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal
A 34-year-old man with schizophrenia has had chronic fatigue for 6 months. He has a good appetite, but has refused to eat vegetables for 1 year because he hears voices saying that vegetables are poisoned. His physical and neurological examinations are normal. His hemoglobin level is 9.1 g/dL, leukocyte count is 10,000/μl3, and MCV is 122. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
#Question id: 10931
#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal
A 24-year-old African-American man comes to the
emergency room 3 hr after the onset of severe back and chest pain. These
problems started while he was skiing. He lives in Los Angeles and had a previous
episode of these symptoms 5 years ago while visiting Wyoming. He is in obvious
pain. Laboratory studies show the following:
Hemoglobin
11
gm/dl
Leukocyte
count 22,000/μl3
Reticulocyte count 25%
What is the diagnosis of this patient?
#Question id: 10932
#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal
A 62-year-old man complains of headaches, visual difficulties, and chest pains. His examination shows a red complexion and a large spleen. His complete blood count follows: hematocrit, 58%, WBC 13,300/μl, and platelets 600,000/μl. His arterial oxygen saturation is 97% on room air. Which of the following would you recommend as a treatment?