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Question | Answer |
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Characteristic manifestation of iron deficiency anemia | brittle, spoon-shaped nails |
diagnostic tests for iron deficiency anemia show: | low iron & high TIBC |
Many vegans have what time of deficiency from not eating organ meat? | B12 (Schilling test to confirm) |
Failure to absorb B12 due to lack of intrinsic factor is | pernicious anemia (Schilling test to confirm) |
What is hallmark sign for pernicious anemia & when is it common? | Beefy red tongue & impaired neuro function; if stomach/ileal resections, chronic gastritis, strict vegetarians |