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Which finding is commonly observed during the physical examination of a patient with anemia?. Cyanosis. Pallor of the skin and mucous membranes. Edema of the lower limbs. Skin rash.

Which laboratory parameter is primarily used to confirm the presence of anemia?. White blood cell count. Hemoglobin level. Platelet count. Serum calcium.

Which group is more frequently affected by anemia?. Young adults only. Athletes. Children, pregnant women, and elderly people. Men more than women.

What is the most common cause of anemia?. Kidney disease. Genetic disorders. Iron deficiency. Bone marrow disorders.

Why do people with anemia often feel very tired?. Because they eat too much. Because the body does not get enough oxygen. Because they sleep too much. Because the heart beats slowly.

In a patient with iron deficiency anaemia, what is the first-line pharmacological treatment?. Transfusion of packed red blood cells. Subcutaneous erythropoietin. Oral iron (ferrous sulphate).

Which of the following is NOT a correct non-pharmacological measure in the management of anaemia?. Administer erythropoietin to all patients. Avoid iron-rich foods. Consume iron-rich foods together with vitamin C. Discontinue iron when haemoglobin normalises.

A patient with decreased erythropoietin levels is most likely to develop anemia due to. Chronic kidney disease. Acute hemorrhage. Autoimmune hemolysis. Vitamin B12 deficiency.

Hemolytic anemias are classified as congenital or acquired mainly based on: The severity of anemia. The rate of blood loss. The origin of red blood cell destruction. The hemoglobin concentration.

Chronic blood loss leads to iron deficiency anemia because: Iron absorption is increased. Red blood cells are destroyed prematurely. Iron stores are progressively depleted. Bone marrow production is completely suppressed.