Anemia Definition and Classification Quiz
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What is the hemoglobin level range for a male to be considered as having mild anemia?

  • 9.5 -11.9g/dl (correct)
  • 8g/dl - 9.4g/dl
  • ≥13g/dl
  • 6.5g/dl - 7.9g/dl

Which symptom is not mentioned as a sign of anemia?

  • Angina of effort (correct)
  • Jaundice
  • Faintness
  • Fatigue

Which condition is associated with spoon-shaped nails in the context of anemia?

  • Sickle cell anemia
  • Hemolytic anemia
  • Iron deficiency (correct)
  • Thalassemia major

What is the hemoglobin level range for a female to be considered as having severe anemia?

<p>&lt; Hb 6.5g/dl (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of anemia is associated with leg ulcers?

<p>Sickle cell anemia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of iron deficiency anemia?

<p>Poor dietary intake of iron (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by severely macrocytic anemia (MCV > 125)?

<p>Megaloblastic anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of inadequate production of erythrocytes in hypoplastic and aplastic anemia?

<p>Failure of stem cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In iron deficiency anemia, what may lead to gastrointestinal bleeding resulting in blood loss?

<p>Hookworm infestation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common diagnostic indicator of iron deficiency anemia?

<p>Microcytic red blood cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the hemoglobin level range for an adult male to be considered as having mild anemia?

<p>9.5 - 11.9 g/dl (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a specific sign of anemia associated with thalassemia major?

<p>Bone deformities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of anemia is characterized by acute hemorrhage?

<p>Blood loss anemia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the hemoglobin level range for an adult female to be considered as having severe anemia?

<p>&lt; 6.5 g/dl (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a non-specific sign of anemia?

<p>Paler skin, conjunctiva &amp; mucous membrane (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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