Anemia Definition Quiz

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What is the recommended daily dose of iron sulfate for infants aged 9 to 12 months for anemia treatment?

1 mg/kg

6 mg/kg

3-6 mg/kg (correct)

10 mg/kg

How long should iron therapy be continued for patients with iron deficiency anemia until iron stores are replenished?

1 month

3 months

2 months (correct)

2 weeks

What are the typical signs of improvement in patients with megaloblastic anemia after starting vitamin B12 or folate therapy?

No change in symptoms

Neurological symptoms worsening

Immediate Hb increase

Rapid reticulocytosis (correct)

When should a patient with iron deficiency anemia be reevaluated if reticulocytosis does not occur after starting oral iron therapy?

After 2 weeks Signup and view all the answers

How long should iron sulfate be administered to infants aged 9 to 12 months for the treatment of anemia?

2 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of oral iron therapy in patients with iron deficiency anemia?

Rapid reticulocytosis Signup and view all the answers

When should reticulocytosis occur after starting vitamin B12 therapy?

Within a week Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected timeline for Hb normalization after beginning folate therapy?

Within 2 months Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme deficiency can lead to chronic nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia in the presence of normal erythrocyte function?

Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency Signup and view all the answers

In which population is Class II G6PD enzyme variant more common?

Black males in the United States Signup and view all the answers

How often should iron, TIBC, transferrin saturation, and ferritin levels be monitored during ESA therapy?

Periodically during therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the enzyme activity level of Class III G6PD enzyme variant?

10 to 60 percent of normal Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended monitoring interval for Hb and Hct in premature infants under iron therapy?

Every week Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a major type of drug-induced blood dyscrasia?

Leukopenia Signup and view all the answers

What is the prevalence of Class IV G6PD enzyme variant?

Rare Signup and view all the answers

In drug-induced increased hemolysis, where can destruction of red cells occur?

Outside the vascular space Signup and view all the answers

Which region has an increased frequency of Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency?

Asia Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of G6PD deficiency combined with oxidative stress on red blood cells?

Hemolysis Signup and view all the answers