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What is the most likely cause of the symptoms described in the text?
What is the most likely cause of the symptoms described in the text?
- Leukemia
- Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia
- Aplastic anemia (correct)
- Iron deficiency anemia
What is the primary treatment for aplastic anemia?
What is the primary treatment for aplastic anemia?
- Vitamin B12 injections
- Blood transfusions
- Iron supplements
- Bone marrow transplant (correct)
Which of the following is a characteristic finding in vitamin B12 deficiency anemia?
Which of the following is a characteristic finding in vitamin B12 deficiency anemia?
- Increased platelet count
- Increased reticulocyte count
- Megaloblastic anemia (correct)
- Presence of blast cells in the bone marrow
What is the primary cause of iron deficiency anemia?
What is the primary cause of iron deficiency anemia?
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Which of the following is a common symptom of leukemia?
Which of the following is a common symptom of leukemia?
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What is the primary function of neutrophils in the blood?
What is the primary function of neutrophils in the blood?
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What is the diagnostic test used to evaluate bone marrow function?
What is the diagnostic test used to evaluate bone marrow function?
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Which of the following is a common symptom of vitamin B12 deficiency anemia?
Which of the following is a common symptom of vitamin B12 deficiency anemia?
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What is the primary function of basophils in the blood?
What is the primary function of basophils in the blood?
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Which of the following is a potential complication of aplastic anemia?
Which of the following is a potential complication of aplastic anemia?
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