Iron Deficiency Anemia

"Pica" refers to a strong-craving for iron-rich foods or objects.
A. True B. False
Anemia can increase the risk of this in older adults:
A. Gastric ulcers B. Insomnia C. Falls D. Jaundice
Long-term iron deficiency leads to what type of anemia?
A. Macrocytic B. Microcytic C. Normocytic D. Hyperchromic
Which of these populations is considered high-risk for IDA?
A. All of the above B. Pregnant women C. Children under 1 D. Adults older than 50
What is the most accurate test for diagnosing iron deficiency?
A. Serum ferritin B. Bone marrow biopsy C. Hemoglobin D. Peripheral blood smear
You just took your oral iron supplement this morning and now you're thirsty, you should pour yourself a glass of:
A. Coffee B. Milk C. Orange juice D. Mimosa
How many oxygen molecules can one hemoglobin hold?
A. 4 B. 1 C. 2 D. 8

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"Pica" refers to a strong-craving for iron-rich foods or objects.
A. True B. False
Anemia can increase the risk of this in older adults:
A. Gastric ulcers B. Insomnia C. Falls D. Jaundice
Long-term iron deficiency leads to what type of anemia?
A. Macrocytic B. Microcytic C. Normocytic D. Hyperchromic
Which of these populations is considered high-risk for IDA?
A. All of the above B. Pregnant women C. Children under 1 D. Adults older than 50
What is the most accurate test for diagnosing iron deficiency?
A. Serum ferritin B. Bone marrow biopsy C. Hemoglobin D. Peripheral blood smear
You just took your oral iron supplement this morning and now you're thirsty, you should pour yourself a glass of:
A. Coffee B. Milk C. Orange juice D. Mimosa
How many oxygen molecules can one hemoglobin hold?
A. 4 B. 1 C. 2 D. 8

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