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What is anemia?
What is anemia?
- A deficiency in the number of white blood cells
- A deficiency in platelets
- An excess of red blood cells
- A deficiency in the number of red blood cells, hemoglobin, and/or the volume of packed RBCs (correct)
Which nutrient deficiency can cause anemia?
Which nutrient deficiency can cause anemia?
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin C
- Folic acid (correct)
- Vitamin A
At what hemoglobin level does severe anemia typically occur?
At what hemoglobin level does severe anemia typically occur?
- $Hgb$ 10 to 12 g/dL [$100$ to $120$ g/L]
- $Hgb$ 6 to 10 g/dL [$60$ to $100$ g/L]
- $Hgb$ 13 to 15 g/dL [$130$ to $150$ g/L]
- $Hgb$ less than $6$ g/dL [$60$ g/L] (correct)
What is pernicious anemia associated with?
What is pernicious anemia associated with?
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Which population group is commonly affected by thalassemia anemia?
Which population group is commonly affected by thalassemia anemia?
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What is thalassemia anemia?
What is thalassemia anemia?
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What is the primary cause of pernicious anemia?
What is the primary cause of pernicious anemia?
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Which nutrient deficiency can cause hemolytic anemia?
Which nutrient deficiency can cause hemolytic anemia?
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What are the clinical manifestations of mild states of anemia?
What are the clinical manifestations of mild states of anemia?
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At what hemoglobin level does moderate anemia typically occur?
At what hemoglobin level does moderate anemia typically occur?
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