Pharmacological Treatment of Anaemia Questions PDF

Pharmacological Treatment of Anaemia - MCQs and MEQs Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) 1. Which of the following is the most common cause of chronic anemia? A) Folic acid deficiency B) Iron deficiency C) Vitamin B12 deficiency D) Erythropoietin deficiency 2. Which form of iron is primarily absorb...

Pharmacological Treatment of Anaemia - MCQs and MEQs Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) 1. Which of the following is the most common cause of chronic anemia? A) Folic acid deficiency B) Iron deficiency C) Vitamin B12 deficiency D) Erythropoietin deficiency 2. Which form of iron is primarily absorbed in the intestine? A) Ferric iron (Fe³?) B) Ferrous iron (Fe²?) C) Heme iron D) Transferrin-bound iron 3. Which of the following factors increases iron absorption? A) Antacids B) Vitamin C C) High phosphorus diet D) Tetracycline 4. Which of the following is NOT an oral iron preparation? A) Ferrous sulfate B) Ferrous gluconate C) Iron dextran D) Ferrous fumarate 5. What is a common gastrointestinal side effect of oral iron therapy? A) Hypertension B) Constipation C) Hypoglycemia D) Muscle weakness 6. Which of the following is a parenteral iron preparation? A) Ferrous sulfate B) Iron dextran C) Ferrous fumarate D) Ferrous gluconate 7. Which of the following is a common cause of vitamin B12 deficiency? A) Excessive dietary intake B) Pernicious anemia C) Overconsumption of green leafy vegetables D) High protein diet 8. Which drug is used to treat acute iron toxicity? A) Vitamin B12 B) Erythropoietin C) Desferrioxamine D) Folic acid 9. Which of the following conditions requires lifelong vitamin B12 supplementation? A) Iron deficiency anemia B) Pernicious anemia C) Megaloblastic anemia due to folate deficiency D) Hemolytic anemia 10. Which of the following is NOT an indication for parenteral iron therapy? A) Intolerance to oral iron B) Malabsorption syndrome C) Hemolytic anemia D) Chronic blood loss Modified Essay Questions (MEQs) 1. A 35-year-old woman presents with fatigue, pallor, and dizziness. Laboratory tests show hemoglobin of 9 g/dL and low serum ferritin levels. - What is the most likely diagnosis? - List three possible causes of this condition.  - Outline the pharmacological treatment for this condition. 2. A 50-year-old man with a history of gastrectomy presents with progressive weakness, tingling in his hands, and difficulty walking. His blood work shows megaloblastic anemia. - What is the most likely cause of his condition? - How would you confirm the diagnosis? - Describe the treatment approach. 3. A 4-year-old child is brought to the emergency department with vomiting, abdominal pain, and bloody diarrhea. The parents report that the child accidentally ingested several iron tablets. - What is the likely diagnosis? - What complications can arise if left untreated? - Outline the management of this condition. 4. A pregnant woman at 20 weeks gestation is diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. - Why is iron important during pregnancy? - What are the preferred treatment options? - What are the possible side effects of iron therapy? 5. A 65-year-old man with chronic kidney disease is found to have anemia with low erythropoietin levels. - What is the underlying cause of his anemia? - How would you treat this patient pharmacologically? - What are the potential side effects of the recommended treatment?