This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: An elevated reticulocyte count rules out which of the following? a. Acute blood loss b. ... (Read 35 times)

mpobi80

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 519
on: Jun 25, 2018
An elevated reticulocyte count rules out which of the following?
 
  a. Acute blood loss
  b. Aplastic crisis
  c. Acute hemolysis
  d. Successful patient response to iron therapy

Question 2

Which of the following is the most specific indicator of accelerated intravascular red cell destruction?
 
  a. Increased serum bilirubin
  b. Increased haptoglobin
  c. Decreased hematocrit
  d. Decreased haptoglobin


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

ally

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 331
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
An elevated reticulocyte count is seen after acute blood loss, acute hemolysis, and after successful patient response to iron therapy. It is not observed in an aplastic crisis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
When red cells are destroyed in the circulation, hemoglobin is released into plasma. Haptoglobin binds the free hemoglobin and thus decreases in plasma. This is specific for intravascular hemolysis.


mpobi80

  • Member
  • Posts: 519
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Wow, this really help

ryhom

  • Member
  • Posts: 366
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Fatal fungal infections may be able to resist newer antifungal drugs. Globally, fungal infections are often fatal due to the lack of access to multiple antifungals, which may be required to be utilized in combination. Single antifungals may not be enough to stop a fungal infection from causing the death of a patient.

Did you know?

All adults should have their cholesterol levels checked once every 5 years. During 2009–2010, 69.4% of Americans age 20 and older reported having their cholesterol checked within the last five years.

Did you know?

Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.

Did you know?

Giardia is one of the most common intestinal parasites worldwide, and infects up to 20% of the world population, mostly in poorer countries with inadequate sanitation. Infections are most common in children, though chronic Giardia is more common in adults.

Did you know?

In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.

The effects of elevated atmospheric CO2 on insect herbivores. The effects of elevated atmospheric CO2 on insect herbivores.
Internal view of the heart illustrating the heart chambers, heart layers, and major blood vessels as Internal view of the heart illustrating the heart chambers, heart layers, and major blood vessels as
Reb blood cells get caught up in the sticky web of a blood clot Reb blood cells get caught up in the sticky web of a blood clot
Blood flow before TIPS Blood flow before TIPS
Blood transfusion. Blood transfusion.
Neutrophils in a normal blood smear. Neutrophils in a normal blood smear.
Video: Pneumonia Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library