Anemias

1 what are the common types anemias
I Iron deficiency anaemia,Thalassaemia
II Aplastic anaemia,Haemolytic anaemia
III Sickle cell anaemia,Pernicious anaemia,Fanconi anaemia

2 what are the common cause of iron deficency anemia
I Chronic blood loss
II Increased use of iron
III increased absorption of iron

3 what are the reasons for chronic blood loss
I excessive menstruation
II bleeding as a result of a peptic ulcer
III inflammatory bowel disease

4 what are the causes of Increased use of iron
I pregnancy
II peptic ulcer
III neuropathy

5 what are the symptoms of iron deficency anemia
I tiredness, weakness
II glossitis
III insomnia

6 Prophylaxis with an iron preparation may be appropriate in which of the following conditions
I malabsorption
II menorrhagia
III pregnancy

7 which of the following is correct about the use of iron in iron deficency anemia
I oral dose of elemental iron should be 100 to 200mg daily.
II dried ferrous sulfate, 200 mg gives 65mg elemental iron
III Ferrous gluconate 300 mg gives 35 mg ferrous iron

8 which of the following are the side effects of oral iron
I Nausea and epigastric pain
II can be constipating, particularly in older patients
III modified-release preparations, can exacerbate diarrhoea in patients with inflammatory
bowel disease

9 which of the following are the counseling point for patient who are oral iron preparation
I iron preparation can be taken after food to reduce gastro-intestinal side-effects
II iron preparation may discolour stools.
III iron preparation may cause drowsiness

10 which of the following conditions are caused byDeficiency of intrinsic factor that causes decreased absorption of vitamin B12
I pernicious anemia
II Iron-deficiency anemia
III Anemia of chronic disease