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A patient with iron deficiency anemia takes iron supplementation daily. What should he be advised to avoid within a couple of hours of taking iron? An antacid Leukemia may have varied clinical ... presentations. Which characteristic would be unusual to find in a patient with leukemia? Sickle shaped cells A 66 year-old African American male complains of pain in his trunk, especially his ribs. Cardiovascular disease is ruled out. He has a normocytic, normochromic anemia with hypercalcemia. The differential diagnosis should include: multiple myeloma. What hallmark finding is associated with both B12 and folate deficiencies? Macrocytosis A patient demonstrates leukocytosis. This means: he has an infection of unknown origin. What statement is true about anemia in older adults? Anemia may have more than one origin and co-exist in older adults. A patient has been treated for HIV infection with anti-retroviral therapy. He is stable. How often should CD4 counts be repeated? Every 3-6 months A patient presents with hematuria, RBC casts, and proteinuria. What is a likely explanation? Glomerulonephritis A patient demonstrates leukocytosis. This means: he has an infection of unknown origin. A patient is having an allergic reaction to seafood. Which white cell will probably be increased? Eosinophils A female patient has been diagnosed with Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD). What should be done to prevent lysis of red cells in this patient? Avoid aspirin and sulfa drugs A 75 year-old patient who has multiple chronic diseases has been in very poor health for a decade. What type of anemias is he most likely to exhibit? Folic acid and pernicious A patient has been diagnosed with HIV. The patient’s viral load was ordered. What other test may be ordered to assess the status of the patient’s immune system? CD4 cell count A 70 year-old male has lymph nodes in his axillary and inguinal areas that are palpable but non-tender. He states that he feels well today. What should be included in a Lymphoma [Show More]

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