10 Questions
What is the primary way to manage folic acid deficiency?
Advising the patient to eat folate-rich foods
What is a potential complication of folic acid deficiency?
Heart failure
What is the goal of therapeutic phlebotomy in treating polycythemia?
To reduce the volume of RBCs
What is a cause of secondary polycythemia?
Excessive production of erythropoietin
What is a symptom of nerve damage related to folic acid deficiency?
Paresthesias
Why is IM supplementation of folate preferred over PO?
It is only used with malabsorption
What is the common term for a Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)?
Stroke
What is the primary cause of neutropenia?
Decreased production or increased destruction of neutrophils
Why is it essential to treat underlying medical conditions in patients with polycythemia?
To reduce the volume of RBCs
What is a common complication of folic acid deficiency in pregnant women?
Birth defects
Test your knowledge of hypoproliferative anemias, including iron deficiency anemia and aplastic anemia. Learn about the causes, clinical manifestations, and characteristics of these anemias. Prepare for your medical exam with this quiz!
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