10 Questions
Which of the following is a characteristic of iron deficiency anemia (IDA)?
Low serum iron levels
What happens if iron is given to a patient with thalassemia?
No improvement in symptoms
Which type of anemia presents as a microcytic anemia despite normal iron and ferritin levels?
Thalassemia
What is the main cause of most cases of iron deficiency anemia?
Chronic inflammation
What is the purpose of the document mentioned in the text?
To infuse high-yield information for the USMLEs
Which of the following is a characteristic of thalassemia?
High levels of HbA2 and HbF
What is the main difference between iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and thalassemia?
Serum iron levels
What is the characteristic blood smear finding in iron deficiency anemia (IDA)?
Target cells
Which type of anemia presents as a microcytic anemia despite iron supplementation?
Thalassemia
What happens to the RDW levels in thalassemia?
Decrease
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