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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?

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?

Megaloblastic anemia

Thalassemia (correct)

Iron deficiency anemia

Sickle cell anemia

What is the main cause of most cases of iron deficiency anemia?

Chronic inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the document mentioned in the text?

To infuse high-yield information for the USMLEs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of thalassemia?

High levels of HbA2 and HbF Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and thalassemia?

Serum iron levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic blood smear finding in iron deficiency anemia (IDA)?

Target cells Signup and view all the answers

Which type of anemia presents as a microcytic anemia despite iron supplementation?

Thalassemia Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the RDW levels in thalassemia?

Decrease Signup and view all the answers