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justinmsk

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Which of the following is a characteristic of iron deficiency?
 a. Blood erythrocyte protoporphyrin levels decline as anemia worsens
  b. Iron supplements are not as effective at treating anemia as is proper nutrition
  c. People with anemia generally become fatigued only when they exert themselves
  d. The concave nails of iron-deficiency anemia result from abnormal ferritin levels

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Max, a 67-year-old homeless man with a history of alcoholism, is admitted with frostbite and severe malnutrition. What lab values should be monitored when his TPN is started to avoid the development of refeeding syndrome?
 a. folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 b. sodium, iron, and zinc
  c. calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin K d. phosphate, potassium, and magnesium


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cpetit11

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

d


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Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
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