Hematology — Flashcards

In a patient with a Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) deficiency, B9 (Folate) supplementation will mask _____ but not neurological symptoms

Anemia is classified as _____ when the MCV > 100 fL

Patients with beta-thalassemia major are at risk of _____ with parvovirus B19 infection of erythroid precursors

Type _____ and 2 are autosomal dominant types of vWD.

Aplastic anemia may be caused by _____ anemia, which occurs due to a dsDNA repair defect, resulting in bone marrow failure

Anemia is classified as _____ when the MCV is between 80 to 100 fL

Normocytic anemia is either due to _____ or underproduction

In general, iron deficiency is usually caused by _____ or blood loss

In addition to symptoms of anemia, iron deficiency also presents with _____ and koilonychia (spoon nails)

Hyperviscosity in multiple myeloma occurs due to excessive production of M proteins, usually of IgG_____ or IgA subtype