Blood Transfusion Reactions Quiz
Q1. After receiving a blood transfusion, a patient develops rash and fever. He also complains of diarrhea for the past few days. His red blood cell levels are low. Coombs test is negative. Which of the following is primarily involved in the pathogens of his current condition?
A. Neutrophils
B. IgG antibodies
C. Recipient’s T cells
D. Donor T cells
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Q2. 4 hours after blood transfusion, a patient develops fever. He also complains of headache and chills. Bilirubin is within normal range. How could this have been prevented?
A. Double-Checking the ABO compatibility before transfusing
B. Leukoreduction
C. Irradiation
D. Washing
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Q3. A patient begins to wheeze 3 minutes after receiving a blood transfusion. Which of the following is least likely to be associated w our patient’s condition?
A. Asthma
B. IgA nephropathy
C. Celiac disease
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