Monocytosis: Test Your Understanding
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What does monocytosis mean?
a
Too many red blood cells
b
Too many monocytes, a type of white blood cell
Monocytosis means the monocyte count is higher than normal. Monocytes are one type of white blood cell involved in cleanup and recovery after inflammation or infection.
c
Too many platelets
d
A type of blood cancer
Which situation most commonly causes monocytosis?
a
Recovery after an infection or inflammation
Monocytosis most often appears during recovery from infection, inflammation, or stress. It is commonly a normal, temporary response.
b
Vitamin deficiency
c
Bone marrow failure
d
Always leukemia
Does monocytosis usually mean cancer?
a
Yes, almost always
b
Yes, if the number is above normal
c
No, most cases are not cancer
Most cases of monocytosis are not related to cancer. Blood cancers are uncommon causes and are usually accompanied by other abnormal blood counts or symptoms.
d
Only in young people
When does monocytosis need closer evaluation?
a
When it appears once during an illness
b
When it resolves on repeat testing
c
When it is persistent or associated with other abnormal blood counts
Monocytosis deserves closer evaluation when it is persistent over time, increasing, or occurs alongside other abnormal blood findings or symptoms.
d
When it causes anxiety
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