Anemia Symptoms and Management Quiz
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What is the reason behind the development of pica in some women with anemia?

  • Increased fetal demands
  • Body's recognition of the need for increased nutrients (correct)
  • Inability to transport oxygen effectively
  • Low birth weight and preterm birth

    • Which factor does NOT contribute to the development of Folic Acid-Deficiency Anemia?

  • Rapid destruction and production of new red blood cells
  • Inability to transport oxygen effectively (correct)
  • Increased fetal demands
  • Poor gastric absorption

    • What is a common risk factor for Folic Acid-Deficiency Anemia among pregnant women?

  • Regularly consuming vitamin C supplements
  • Being physically active during pregnancy
  • Taking hydantoin, an anticonvulsant agent (correct)
  • Eating a high iron diet

    • What is the hemoglobin concentration cutoff for diagnosing anemia in a woman during the second trimester of pregnancy?

    <p>&lt; 10.5 g/dL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of folic acid in pregnant women?

    <p>Preventing neural tube and abdominal wall defects in the fetus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a cause of Iron-Deficiency Anemia in pregnant women?

    <p>High socioeconomic status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of Megaloblastic Anemia?

    <p>Enlarged red blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does iron get absorbed in the body before being transported to the liver, spleen, and bone marrow?

    <p>Small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should all women expecting to become pregnant do to manage Folic Acid-Deficiency Anemia?

    <p>Begin taking 400 ug folic acid daily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component does iron incorporate into at the liver, spleen, and bone marrow?

    <p>Hemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hemoglobin concentration cutoff for diagnosing anemia in a woman during the first and third trimester of pregnancy?

    <p>&lt; 11 g/dL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of periodic exchange or blood transfusions throughout pregnancy in the management of sickle-cell anemia?

    <p>To replace sickled cells with non-sickled cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to assess lower extremities for varicosities in pregnant women with sickle-cell anemia?

    <p>Varicosities can lead to complications like red cell destruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method of anesthesia during labor and delivery for women with sickle-cell anemia?

    <p>Epidural anesthesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should a crisis be managed in pregnant women with sickle-cell anemia?

    <p>Controlling pain, administering oxygen, and increasing fluid volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of early ambulation and wearing pressure stockings or IPC boots during the postpartum period for women with sickle-cell anemia?

    <p>To reduce the risk of thromboembolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In sickle-cell anemia, why is it necessary to keep the woman well hydrated during labor and delivery?

    <p>To reduce the risk of complications associated with dehydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

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