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A condition in which the normal adult hemoglobin is partly or completely replaced by abnormal hemoglobin is known as
 
  a. Aplastic anemia
  b. Sickle cell anemia
  c. Thalassemia major
  d. Iron-deficiency anemia

Question 2

Congenital anomalies can occur with the use of antiepileptic drugs, including (select all that apply)
 
  a. Cleft lip
  b. Congenital heart disease
  c. Neural tube defects
  d. Gastroschisis
  e. Diaphragmatic hernia



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Answer to Question 1

B
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A Aplastic anemia is a lack of cellular elements being produced.
B Sickle cell anemia is one of a group of diseases collectively called
hemoglobinopathies, in which normal adult hemoglobin is replaced by an
abnormal hemoglobin.
C Hemophilia refers to a group of bleeding disorders in which there is deficiency
of one of the factors necessary for coagulation.
D Iron-deficiency anemia affects size and depth of color and does not involve an
abnormal hemoglobin.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C
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Correct Congenital anomalies that can occur with AEDs include cleft lip or palate,
congenital heart disease, urogenital defects, limb reduction, mental
retardation and neural tube defects. This is referred to assess fetal
hydantoin syndrome.
Incorrect These congenital anomalies are not associated with the use of AEDs.



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