Answer 15

15.  Choice B its the correct answer.  Hodgkin Lymphoma typically has B symptoms and NHL typically does not have B symptoms.  

Question 15

15.  Which of the following statements is not true regarding Hodgkin Lymphoma and Non Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL)?

A.  Hodgkin Lymphoma has Reed Sternburg Cells and Non Hodgkin Lymphoma does not
B.  Hodgkin Lymphoma does not have B Symptoms (Fever, night sweats, and weight loss) and Non Hodgkin Lymphoma does have B Symptoms
C.  Most children with NHL have aggressive disease and tends to be low grade in adults
D.  Epstein Barr Virus is a risk factor for development of Hodgkin Lymphoma

Answer 14

14.  Choice B is the correct answer.  G6PD is an X Linked disorder not autosomal.  G6PD helps maintain the integrity of the RBC.  G6PD is the most common enzymatic disorder of RBC in humans.

Question 14

14.  Which of the following is not true about G6PD?

A.  G6PD helps maintain the integrity of the RBC
B.  G6PD is an autosomal disorder
C.  G6PD is the most common enzymatic disorder of RBC in humans
D.  DKA is capable of triggering destruction of RBC in G6PD deficient patients because of hyperglycemia and acidosis
 

Answer 13

13.   Choice A is the correct answer.  Anemia of chronic disease presents with a normocytic, normochromic anemia.  Folic acid and Vitamin B12 deficiency presents as a macrocytic anemia.

Question 13

13.  Your patient is a 34 year old female that presents with a Hgb of 9.4.  Her MCH and MCV are normal.  Which of the following is the most likely cause of the patients anemia?

A.  Anemia of chronic disease
B.  Folic Acid Deficiency
C.  Aplastic Anemia
D.  Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Answer 12

12.  Choice D is the correct answer.  Thrombocytosis has not been associated with longer hospitalization in patients with sickle cell crisis