How is sideroblastic anemia confirmed by laboratory analysis? Explain your answer
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Sideroblastic anemia results from disturbances in enzymes that regulate heme synthesis. Nonferritin iron accumulates in the mitochondria. The bone marrow shows erythroid hyperplasia with ineffective erythropoiesis. Increased erythropoiesis leads to increased iron absorption and iron overload. The method of detection in the laboratory is by performing iron studies and bone marrow examination.
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Medical decision making (MDM) is measured by all of the following components EXCEPT the:
A. cost associated with the recommended procedure. B. risk of significant complications. C. number of medical records or tests that must be analyzed. D. number of possible diagnoses that must be considered.
The process preceded by patient verification process detailed by the Joint Commission is called ______
A. assignment board B. TIMEOUT
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Nonproprietary drugs Discontinued drugs Proprietary drugs Proprietary drugs