Which of the following is an expected finding in MAHA?

a. Elevated platelets
b. Schistocytes or red cell fragments
c. Low white count
d. Extravascular hemolysis


ANS: B
MAHA is characterized by red cell fragmentation; schistocytes are thus seen in the blood.

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

The "bad" cholesterol is:

A) Intermediate-density lipoproteins. B) Low-density lipoproteins. C) High-density lipoproteins. D) Chylomicrons.

Health Professions

The assistant prepares a tray for a crown preparation. Which item would not likely be found on this tray?

basic setup cord-retraction instrument diamond bur ball burnisher

Health Professions

The dura mater proper is the layer of the dura mater that acts as the inner periosteum of the cranium

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Health Professions

Write the ratios as fractions. Reduce to lowest terms, if possible. 9 : 4 =

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Health Professions