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What Do You Know About Anemia?
Anemia is a common condition. What happens when a person has anemia?
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These cells carry oxygen and iron to nourish all the cells in the body. Anemia isn't a single disease but a condition that has many different causes.
A.
the body produces too much iron
B.
the blood does not have enough red blood cells
C.
the blood becomes thick
D.
too many white blood cells are produced
What is the most common cause of anemia?
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This is the most common cause worldwide.
A.
too little sleep
B.
too much sugar
C.
too little iron in the blood
D.
exposure to X-ray radiation
Which of these groups is the most likely to experience anemia?
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Women ages 65 and younger are six times more likely to suffer from anemia than men. After 65, the ratio of women to men narrows to 2 to 1.
A.
men
B.
women
C.
teenagers
D.
elderly
How does anemia affect the body?
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Severe anemia can affect heart function.
A.
the body is less able to absorb oxygen from the lungs
B.
blood becomes thin
C.
tissues retain fluids
D.
none of the above
Your body needs an adequate supply of which of these in order for red blood cells to mature normally?
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Both are needed for red blood cells to grow to the right size and shape to carry oxygen.
A.
oxygen
B.
vitamin C
C.
vitamin B-12 and folic acid
D.
bone marrow
Which of these are signs of iron-deficiency anemia?
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Pale fingernail beds and eyelid linings, forceful heartbeats, and fatigue may signal mild anemia.
A.
pale gums
B.
dark circles under the eyes
C.
bleeding
D.
numbness in hands and feet
How does iron-deficiency anemia affect teenagers?
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Teenage with iron deficiency can suffer memory loss and increased difficulty concentrating.
A.
more trouble with written expression
B.
can't concentrate
C.
aggravates hyperactivity
D.
a and b
Iron-deficiency anemia can cause pica, a rare condition in which a person craves eating nonfood items. Which of these would he or she eat?
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Adequate nutrition is the best cure.
A.
paint chips
B.
soil
C.
clay
D.
any of the above
Anemia can contributes to which of these among the elderly?
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A.
more falls
B.
high blood pressure
C.
diminished eyesight
D.
diabetes
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Ferguson, Monica MD
Last Annual Review Date:
11/13/2008