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What is the primary way to manage folic acid deficiency?
What is the primary way to manage folic acid deficiency?
- Decreasing alcohol consumption
- Treating underlying medical conditions
- Replacing folate with supplements
- Advising the patient to eat folate-rich foods (correct)
What is a potential complication of folic acid deficiency?
What is a potential complication of folic acid deficiency?
- Heart failure (correct)
- Neutropenia
- Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
- Polycythemia
What is the goal of therapeutic phlebotomy in treating polycythemia?
What is the goal of therapeutic phlebotomy in treating polycythemia?
- To increase oxygen levels in the body
- To reduce the volume of RBCs (correct)
- To treat underlying medical conditions
- To increase the production of erythropoietin
What is a cause of secondary polycythemia?
What is a cause of secondary polycythemia?
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What is a symptom of nerve damage related to folic acid deficiency?
What is a symptom of nerve damage related to folic acid deficiency?
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Why is IM supplementation of folate preferred over PO?
Why is IM supplementation of folate preferred over PO?
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What is the common term for a Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)?
What is the common term for a Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)?
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What is the primary cause of neutropenia?
What is the primary cause of neutropenia?
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Why is it essential to treat underlying medical conditions in patients with polycythemia?
Why is it essential to treat underlying medical conditions in patients with polycythemia?
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What is a common complication of folic acid deficiency in pregnant women?
What is a common complication of folic acid deficiency in pregnant women?
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