This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which of the following is useful in helping to distinguish mild asymptomatic iron deficiency from ... (Read 15 times)

lilldybug07

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 546
on: Jun 25, 2018
Which of the following is useful in helping to distinguish mild asymptomatic iron deficiency from thalassemia trait?
 
  a. Low MCV with relatively high red blood count
  b. Mild anemia
  c. Increased osmotic fragility
  d. Increased ferritin

Question 2

Hb Barts is composed of:
 
  a. a4
  b. g4
  c. b4
  d. z4


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

komodo7

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 322
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The red blood cell (RBC) count is relatively high with a low MCV in thalassemia trait. In iron deficiency the MCV can be low, but the red count is also low. None of the other findings listed distinguish the two from one another.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Hb Barts is composed of four gamma (g) chains. It is present at birth in all forms of a-thalassemia, even the silent carrier state (one gene deletion).


lilldybug07

  • Member
  • Posts: 546
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
:D TYSM

chereeb

  • Member
  • Posts: 326
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Patients should never assume they are being given the appropriate drugs. They should make sure they know which drugs are being prescribed, and always double-check that the drugs received match the prescription.

Did you know?

Asthma is the most common chronic childhood disease in the world. Most children who develop asthma have symptoms before they are 5 years old.

Did you know?

Certain chemicals, after ingestion, can be converted by the body into cyanide. Most of these chemicals have been removed from the market, but some old nail polish remover, solvents, and plastics manufacturing solutions can contain these substances.

Did you know?

More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.

Did you know?

Most women experience menopause in their 50s. However, in 1994, an Italian woman gave birth to a baby boy when she was 61 years old.

Typical clinical manifestation of hereditary angioedema (C1 inhibitor deficiency). You can see a ... Typical clinical manifestation of hereditary angioedema (C1 inhibitor deficiency). You can see a ...
Kyo and jitsu-concept of energy deficiency and excess from shiatsu. Kyo and jitsu-concept of energy deficiency and excess from shiatsu.
Strawberries contain iron, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin K and vitamin E Strawberries contain iron, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin K and vitamin E
Plant foods such as grains and vegetables are the main sources of nonheme iron in your diet Plant foods such as grains and vegetables are the main sources of nonheme iron in your diet
Skin rash is one of the symptoms of zinc deficiency Skin rash is one of the symptoms of zinc deficiency
The Oil Industry: BOEM iron triangle The Oil Industry: BOEM iron triangle
Video: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library