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on: Aug 20, 2018
The mechanism by which anemia frequently occurs in those patients with alcoholic liver disease is best described as:
 a. decreased iron intake.
  b. poor absorption of iron from the stomach.
  c. decreased iron mobilization due to lack of ferritin and transferrin production.
  d. decreased conversion to a more bioavailable form of iron.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is not true?
 a. CVA outcome is worsened if a patient has Fe-deficiency anemia.
  b. Cancer is generally associated with GI disorders rather than anemia.
  c. Anemia of chronic disease is associated with cytokines.
  d. Patients who have suffered trauma are generally anemic.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b


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