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luvbio

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on: Jun 25, 2018
What is the most effective treatment for PA?
 
  a. Oral folate
  b. Injections of vitamin B12
  c. Oral vitamin B12
  d. Alterations in diet

Question 2

Which of the following tests for PA would be easiest for the patient?
 
  a. Vitamin B12 assay
  b. Bone marrow
  c. Gastric analysis
  d. Schilling test


miss.ashley

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
PA is a deficiency of vitamin B12 (not folate) because of a lack of IF, which is required for absorption. The vitamin is usually administered by injection through muscle. Because IF deficiency is the actual defect, taking vitamin B12 orally will be of no benefit because it cannot be absorbed. Administering it by injection bypasses the need for absorption.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The easiest test for the patient would be a vitamin B12 assay. All that is required for this test is a venipuncture. The other tests are all much more invasive.


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