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Bernana

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which of the following clinical findings specifically suggests, if it is present, extravascular hemolysis?
 
  a. Increased heart rate
  b. Splenomegaly
  c. Pallor
  d. Fatigue

Question 2

Which of the following is decreased in intravascular hemolysis?
 
  a. Haptoglobin
  b. Urine hemoglobin
  c. Serum hemoglobin
  d. Urine urobilinogen


olivia_paige29

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
A chronic extravascular hemolytic process can lead to an enlarged spleen (splenomegaly). All of the other clinical findings listed may be found in anemia because of any causethey are nonspecific findings.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Haptoglobin will be decreased in intravascular hemolysis as the free hemoglobin is bound in an attempt to salvage the iron.


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