Anemia Causes and Characteristics

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Which oral iron preparation is reported to have none of the side effects of iron sulfate's sulfur content?

  • Ferrous Fumarate
  • Ferrous Succinate
  • Ferrous Sulfate
  • Ferrous Gluconate (correct)

For which condition is parenteral iron indicated?

  • Sickle cell anemia
  • Anemia due to dietary deficiencies
  • Malabsorption syndrome (correct)
  • Hemochromatosis

What are the local side effects of parenteral iron administration?

  • Pain and tissue staining (correct)
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Tachycardia and bronchospasm
  • Headache and fever

Which blood disorder can cause Hemolytic Anemia?

<p>Sickle Cell Disease (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the therapeutic use of Erythropoietin mentioned ?

<p>To treat Anemia related to cancer chemotherapy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the essential metallic component of heme for oxygen transport in the blood?

<p>Iron (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

All of the following can cause iron deficiency anemia except ?

<p>Inadequate dietary intake of vitamin B12 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of normocytic anemia?

<p>Low number of normal-sized red blood cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to macrocytic anemia?

<p>Alcohol abuse (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is the most common cause of microcytic anemia?

<p>Deficiency of iron (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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