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CQXA

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In what type of hemolytic anemia does damage to the endothelial lining of the small vessels result in deposits of fibrin with the vessels?
 
  a. Exercise-induced hemoglobinuria
  b. The type associated with infectious agents
  c. The type associated with animal venoms
  d. Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia

Question 2

A Group O, Rh-negative woman with no evidence of antibodies delivers her first child who shows a slightly decreased hemoglobin and the presence of spherocytes on the peripheral blood film.
 
  The DAT is positive with polyspecific AHG and anti-IgG. The baby is Group A, Rh negative and is slightly jaundiced with a bilirubin of 2.1 mg/dl. What is the most likely cause of the baby's jaundice?
 
  a. Normal physiologic jaundice
  b. Rh HDFN
  c. ABO HDFN
  d. Other type HDFN



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: C



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