Anemia Flashcards: Iron Deficiency Anemia Quiz and Study

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Match the following clinical features with their association in iron deficiency anemia:

Pallor = Associated with iron deficiency anemia Pagophagia (eating ice) = Associated with iron deficiency anemia Glossitis - atrophy of papillae of tongue = Associated with iron deficiency anemia Kilonychia – spoon shaped nails = Associated with iron deficiency anemia

Match the following complications with their association in iron deficiency anemia:

Low physical performance = Complication of iron deficiency anemia Impaired cognitive functions = Complication of iron deficiency anemia Poor learning abilities = Complication of iron deficiency anemia Increased risk of Breath-holding spells = Complication of iron deficiency anemia

Match the following investigations with their association in diagnosing iron deficiency anemia:

Complete Blood Count : Low Hemoglobin = Associated with iron deficiency anemia diagnosis Blood film : Microcytic hypochromic anemia = Associated with iron deficiency anemia diagnosis Serum Iron Profile : Low Serum Ferritin < 10 ng/ml = Associated with iron deficiency anemia diagnosis Serum Iron Profile : Low Serum Iron = Associated with iron deficiency anemia diagnosis

Match the following treatment options with their association in managing iron deficiency anemia:

Diet modification (less milk, more meat products) = Part of the treatment for iron deficiency anemia Oral Iron therapy = 3 – 6 mg elemental iron/kg/day for 3 months = Part of the treatment for iron deficiency anemia IV Iron (given in severe anemia, malabsorption or oral iron intolerance) = Part of the treatment for iron deficiency anemia Transfusion of packed red blood cells = Not a typical treatment for iron deficiency anemia Signup and view all the answers

Match the following symptoms/behaviors with their association in iron deficiency anemia:

Restless behavior / irritability in children = Associated with iron deficiency anemia Pica = Associated with iron deficiency anemia Poor appetite = Associated with iron deficiency anemia Nausea and vomiting = Not typically associated with iron deficiency anemia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following clinical features is NOT associated with iron deficiency anemia?

Glossitis - atrophy of papillae of tongue Signup and view all the answers

Which investigation is NOT typically used in diagnosing iron deficiency anemia?

Stool culture Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for iron deficiency anemia in severe cases or malabsorption?

IV Iron Signup and view all the answers

Which complication is NOT associated with iron deficiency anemia?

Increased risk of Heart attack Signup and view all the answers

What is the main symptom of iron deficiency anemia seen in children?

Restless behavior / irritability Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a clinical feature of iron deficiency anemia?

Increased risk of breath-holding spells Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily oral iron therapy for managing iron deficiency anemia?

3 mg elemental iron/kg/day for 3 months Signup and view all the answers

What is a common behavior observed in children with iron deficiency anemia?

Pica Signup and view all the answers

Which investigation is typically used in diagnosing iron deficiency anemia?

Serum ferritin level test Signup and view all the answers

What is a complication associated with iron deficiency anemia?

Impaired cognitive functions Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Iron Deficiency Anemia

Anemia is defined as a reduction of hemoglobin concentration below normal values for age and sex.
Iron is the main substrate for hemoglobin synthesis in bone marrow.
Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency, affecting 30% of the world's population, and Fe deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia.

Prevention of Iron Deficiency

Breast milk is relatively deficient in iron, and animal milk is a very poor source of iron.
Baby stores of iron, derived from the mother, are depleted before the age of 4-6 months.
Babies need iron supplementation from the age of 6 months onwards, at a rate of 1mg elemental Fe/kg/day.

Importance of Iron in Hemoglobin

Iron is an essential part of hemoglobin, and is necessary for hemoglobin synthesis in bone marrow.

Causes of Fe Deficiency Anemia

Reduced intake of iron
Malabsorption of iron
Increased demand for iron
Blood loss

High-Risk Group

Children under 3 years of age who take a large amount of unfortified animal milk daily are at risk of iron deficiency

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