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Melani1276 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

What is the most common cause of iron deficiency in men and postmenopausal women?

a. Poor diet
b. Increased need
c. Chronic blood loss
d. Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria

Question 2

Lack of accessible iron is the mechanism for iron deficiency and which of the following?

a. Hemochromatosis
b. Hemosiderosis
c. Lead poisoning
d. Anemia of chronic inflammation (ACI)

meltdown117 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Chronic blood loss (bleeding ulcer, other gastrointestinal bleeding, urinary tract bleeding) eventually leads to iron deficiency. If iron deficiency develops in these individuals, then it requires a work-up by their physician to determine the source of bleeding; it can be occult.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Lack of accessible iron results in ACI, as well as iron deficiency. In iron deficiency, iron stores are depleted. In ACI, iron stores are plentiful but the iron is cannot be mobilized for use in developing red cells.