Lesson 1: Hematinic Drugs and Anemia
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What is the main function of hematinic drugs?

  • Boost plasma volume
  • Provide essential building blocks for RBC production (correct)
  • Enhance platelet function
  • Increase white blood cell production

    • Which classification of anemia is caused by the premature destruction of erythrocytes?

  • Iron-deficiency
  • Hypoproliferative
  • Hemolytic (correct)
  • Bleeding

    • What is the primary cause of hypoproliferative anemia?

  • Deficiency in iron
  • Damage to the bone marrow (correct)
  • Inadequate oxygen transport
  • Excessive bleeding

    • Why does hypoxia develop in anemia?

    <p>Low number of red blood cells for adequate oxygen transport (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic feature of hemolytic anemia?

    <p>Premature destruction of erythrocytes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary site of iron absorption in the body?

    <p>Duodenum and upper jejunum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pharmacotherapeutic approach may be used for patients who cannot absorb oral iron preparations?

    <p>Parenteral iron therapy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main consequence of Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) on red blood cells?

    <p>Decrease in the ability to oxygenate tissues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following substances can reduce the absorption of iron?

    <p>Antibiotics like tetracycline (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does parenteral iron therapy differ from oral iron therapy in terms of correcting anemia?

    <p>Parenteral iron therapy corrects anemia faster (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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