Hematology: Anemia Types, Symptoms,
and Treatments Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Symptoms of iron deficiency anemia - Correct answer-Glossitis, cheilitis.
Lab findings in iron deficiency anemia - Correct answer-Low serum iron, high
TIBC.
Treatment for iron deficiency anemia - Correct answer-Iron supplementation, iron-
rich foods, vitamin C to increase absorption.
Symptoms of thalassemia - Correct answer-None if asymptomatic.
Treatment for thalassemia - Correct answer-Transfusions if symptomatic.
Symptoms of pernicious anemia - Correct answer-Beefy red tongue.
Labs for pernicious anemia - Correct answer-Low B12 levels.
Treatment for pernicious anemia - Correct answer-B12 supplementation and B12-
rich foods.
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, Cause of pernicious anemia - Correct answer-Loss of intrinsic factor needed for
B12 absorption.
Symptoms of folic acid deficiency - Correct answer-Glossitis, cheilitis, brittle hair.
Labs for folate deficiency - Correct answer-Low folate.
Treatment for folic acid deficiency - Correct answer-Folic acid supplements and
folate-rich foods.
Treatment for anemia of chronic disease - Correct answer-Treat the cause, iron-rich
foods, epoetin alfa.
Main symptom of aplastic anemia - Correct answer-Pancytopenia.
Treatment for aplastic anemia - Correct answer-Treat the cause and provide
supportive care.
Important precaution for aplastic anemia - Correct answer-Neutropenic
precautions.
Symptoms of acute blood loss - Correct answer-Low BP, tachycardia, shock.
Treatment for acute blood loss - Correct answer-Replace blood volume.
Causes of sickle cell crisis - Correct answer-Elevated altitude, illness, stress, cold
exposure.
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and Treatments Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Symptoms of iron deficiency anemia - Correct answer-Glossitis, cheilitis.
Lab findings in iron deficiency anemia - Correct answer-Low serum iron, high
TIBC.
Treatment for iron deficiency anemia - Correct answer-Iron supplementation, iron-
rich foods, vitamin C to increase absorption.
Symptoms of thalassemia - Correct answer-None if asymptomatic.
Treatment for thalassemia - Correct answer-Transfusions if symptomatic.
Symptoms of pernicious anemia - Correct answer-Beefy red tongue.
Labs for pernicious anemia - Correct answer-Low B12 levels.
Treatment for pernicious anemia - Correct answer-B12 supplementation and B12-
rich foods.
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, Cause of pernicious anemia - Correct answer-Loss of intrinsic factor needed for
B12 absorption.
Symptoms of folic acid deficiency - Correct answer-Glossitis, cheilitis, brittle hair.
Labs for folate deficiency - Correct answer-Low folate.
Treatment for folic acid deficiency - Correct answer-Folic acid supplements and
folate-rich foods.
Treatment for anemia of chronic disease - Correct answer-Treat the cause, iron-rich
foods, epoetin alfa.
Main symptom of aplastic anemia - Correct answer-Pancytopenia.
Treatment for aplastic anemia - Correct answer-Treat the cause and provide
supportive care.
Important precaution for aplastic anemia - Correct answer-Neutropenic
precautions.
Symptoms of acute blood loss - Correct answer-Low BP, tachycardia, shock.
Treatment for acute blood loss - Correct answer-Replace blood volume.
Causes of sickle cell crisis - Correct answer-Elevated altitude, illness, stress, cold
exposure.
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