Question:
Folic acid (vitamin B9) is used to treat:
microcytic anemia.
anemia of chronic disease.
macrocytic anemia. Correct
normochromic anemia.
Explanation:
Folic acid (vitamin B9) is used to treat macrocytic anemia secondary to folic acid deficiency. Folic acid is
necessary for purine and pyrimidine synthesis, and is required for nucleoprotein synthesis and
maintenance in erythropoiesis. It stimulates WBC and platelet production in folate deficiency anemia.
Question:
When taking corticosteroids for the treatment of immune thrombocytopenia, stopping them abruptly
could result in:
hypertension.
hyperkalemia.
Cushing's syndrome.
an adrenal crisis. Correct
Explanation:
Corticosteroids should not be stopped suddenly after prolonged use. This can result in adrenal crisis
because of the body's inability to secrete enough cortisol to make up for the withdrawal. Nausea, vomiting,
and shock are the reported side effects of adrenal crisis. Cushing's syndrome is just the opposite. It results
from excessive amounts of cortisol.
Question:
The most common side effect of ferrous sulfate is:
headache.
dizziness.
fatigue.
constipation. Correct
Explanation:
The most common side effect of ferrous sulfate is constipation. Headache, dizziness and fatigue may be
signs and symptoms of anemia.
Question:
Another name for vitamin B12 is:
biotin.
cyanocobalamin. Correct
riboflavin.
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