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Which of the following is a characteristic of iron deficiency anemia (IDA)?
Which of the following is a characteristic of iron deficiency anemia (IDA)?
- Target cells on blood smear
- Low serum iron levels (correct)
- High serum iron levels
- Normal ferritin levels
What happens if iron is given to a patient with thalassemia?
What happens if iron is given to a patient with thalassemia?
- Increased HbA2 and HbF levels
- Improvement in symptoms
- No improvement in symptoms (correct)
- Decreased RDW
Which type of anemia presents as a microcytic anemia despite normal iron and ferritin levels?
Which type of anemia presents as a microcytic anemia despite normal iron and ferritin levels?
- Megaloblastic anemia
- Thalassemia (correct)
- Iron deficiency anemia
- Sickle cell anemia
What is the main cause of most cases of iron deficiency anemia?
What is the main cause of most cases of iron deficiency anemia?
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What is the purpose of the document mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the document mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of thalassemia?
Which of the following is a characteristic of thalassemia?
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What is the main difference between iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and thalassemia?
What is the main difference between iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and thalassemia?
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What is the characteristic blood smear finding in iron deficiency anemia (IDA)?
What is the characteristic blood smear finding in iron deficiency anemia (IDA)?
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Which type of anemia presents as a microcytic anemia despite iron supplementation?
Which type of anemia presents as a microcytic anemia despite iron supplementation?
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What happens to the RDW levels in thalassemia?
What happens to the RDW levels in thalassemia?
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