Hematopathology — MCQs

A 55-year-old man complains of pain in his back, fatigue, and occasional confusion. He admits to polyuria and polydipsia. An X-ray examination reveals numerous lytic lesions in the lumbar vertebral bodies. Laboratory studies disclose hypoalbuminemia, mild anemia, and thrombocytopenia. A monoclonal IgG peak is demonstrated by serum electrophoresis. Urinalysis shows 4+ proteinuria. A bone marrow biopsy discloses foci of plasma cells, which account for 18% of all hematopoietic cells. What is the appropriate diagnosis?

Which of the following disorders is least likely associated with progression to lymphoma?

Platelet count is decreased in all of the following conditions except:

What is the maximum incidence of ABO isoimmunization?

The most important example of a compensated hemolytic anemia becoming decompensated occurs when:

In sickle cell disease, which of the following does not influence the degree of sickling of red cells?

Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is seen in:

If both parents are carriers of the beta-thalassemia gene, what is the chance of having a child with thalassemia major in each pregnancy?

HbA2 levels are increased in which of the following conditions?

Which of the following statements about blood transfusion are true?