11 Questions
What psychiatric findings may occur with vitamin B12 deficiency?
Irritability, depression, and memory impairment
Which type of anemia is not associated with neurologic symptoms?
Anemia with folate deficiency
What is the earliest and most sensitive laboratory change for iron deficiency anemia?
Decreased serum ferritin
In which type of anemia is the mean corpuscular volume usually elevated?
Macrocytic anemias
How can vitamin B12 and folate deficiency anemias be differentiated?
By measuring vitamin B12 and folate concentrations
What is the cause of pernicious anemia?
Deficiency of intrinsic factor
Which condition can lead to folic acid–deficiency anemia?
Long-term dialysis
What is the characteristic feature of anemia of inflammation (AI)?
Decreased serum ferritin concentration
How can drugs contribute to anemia?
Reducing absorption of folate
What are some neurologic effects of vitamin B12 deficiency?
Numbness and paraesthesisas
What are the symptoms of chronic anemia?
Weakness and fatigue
Explore the various causes of anemia including deficiencies in intrinsic factor and folic acid, drug-induced anemia, and anemia of inflammation. Learn about conditions such as pernicious anemia, folic acid-deficiency anemia, and anemia of chronic disease.
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