Explain how high alcohol intake can cause macrocytosis
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Causes of macrocytosis in alcohol abuse patients are (a) reticulocytosis associated with hemolysis or GI bleeding, (b) liver disease associated with abnormal RBC membrane lipid composition, (c) poor diet resulting in folate deficiency.
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A) DNR order. B) power of attorney. C) living will. D) statement of last rites.
________ is the study of the hereditary makeup of animals or plants.
A. Phagocytosis B. Pinocytosis C. Genetics D. DNA
Which paralysis involves only the lower extremities and trunk?
a. Quadriplegia b. Hemiplegia c. Paraplegia d. Heteroplegia
Coverslip smears are used primarily for:
a. High white blood counts b. Bone marrow aspirates c. Finger and heel punctures d. Polycythemia patients with high red counts