Which of the following are characteristics of Hodgkin's disease? (Select All that Apply.)
It is distinguished by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells
Painless swelling of cervical, axillary or inguinal nodes occurs
Skeletal pain is a common symptom
It is the most curable of all lymphomas
It is distinguished by the presence of Philadelphia chromosome
Correct Answer : A,B,D
A. Hodgkin's disease is characterized by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells, which are large, abnormal lymphocytes.
B. Enlarged, painless lymph nodes, particularly in the neck, armpits, or groin, are characteristic of Hodgkin's disease.
C. Skeletal pain is not a typical symptom of Hodgkin's disease. Patients may experience generalized symptoms such as fatigue, fever, and weight loss.
D. Hodgkin's disease has a relatively high cure rate, especially in comparison to other types of lymphomas. Advances in treatment have improved outcomes for many patients with Hodgkin's disease.
E. Philadelphia chromosome is associated with chronic myeloid leukemia, not Hodgkin's disease.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. While patients receiving chemotherapy are at risk for infections due to immunosuppression, the risk of overwhelming infection, particularly from encapsulated bacteria, is higher in post-splenectomy patients due to impaired immune function without the spleen.
B. Patients with sickle cell anemia are at increased risk of infections, particularly from encapsulated bacteria, due to functional asplenia or hyposplenism, but the risk of overwhelming infection is highest in post-splenectomy patients.
C. Patients with multiple myeloma are immunocompromised and at increased risk of infections, but they do not have the same risk of overwhelming infection as post- splenectomy patients.
D. Post-splenectomy patients are at highest risk of overwhelming infection due to impaired immune function resulting from the absence of the spleen, which plays a crucial role in immune surveillance and defense against encapsulated bacteria.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. A specific gravity within the normal range indicates adequate urine concentration and hydration status, which is not typically concerning.
B. This color is indicative of normal urine concentration and hydration status and is not necessarily indicative of urinary tract pathology.
C. Absence of glucose in the urine is a normal finding and does not typically warrant further investigation.
D. Microscopic hematuria (blood in the urine not visible to the naked eye) may indicate underlying urinary tract pathology, such as infection, inflammation, or kidney stones, and should be reported to the provider for further evaluation and management.
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