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Causes of Anemia and Associated Conditions

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What psychiatric findings may occur with vitamin B12 deficiency?

Anxiety, hallucinations, and euphoria

Paranoia, mania, and ADHD

Insomnia, anger issues, and confusion

Irritability, depression, and memory impairment (correct)

Which type of anemia is not associated with neurologic symptoms?

Anemia with iron deficiency

Anemia due to blood loss

Anemia with folate deficiency (correct)

Hemolytic anemia

What is the earliest and most sensitive laboratory change for iron deficiency anemia?

Elevated serum iron

Normal reticulocyte count

Increased serum ferritin

Decreased serum ferritin (correct)

In which type of anemia is the mean corpuscular volume usually elevated?

Macrocytic anemias Signup and view all the answers

How can vitamin B12 and folate deficiency anemias be differentiated?

By measuring vitamin B12 and folate concentrations Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of pernicious anemia?

Deficiency of intrinsic factor Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can lead to folic acid–deficiency anemia?

Long-term dialysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of anemia of inflammation (AI)?

Decreased serum ferritin concentration Signup and view all the answers

How can drugs contribute to anemia?

Reducing absorption of folate Signup and view all the answers

What are some neurologic effects of vitamin B12 deficiency?

Numbness and paraesthesisas Signup and view all the answers

What are the symptoms of chronic anemia?

Weakness and fatigue Signup and view all the answers