What additional test can be used to confirm iron deficiency but is difficult to interpret in infection and inflammation?
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In a patient with chronic disease, what should his/her ferritin level be maintained at?
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What does increased reticulocyte count indicate in anaemia?
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Mild haemolysis is seen in thalassemia and sickle cell disease. True or false?
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In sickle cell anaemia, haemoglobin S replaces both alpha-globin subunits in haemoglobin A. True or false?
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Why do bruises form?
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What is the main dietary source of vitamin B12?
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Myelodysplasia (lack of healthy blood cells) is a sign of macrocytic anaemia. True or false?
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If macrocytic anaemia has been caused due to a dietary lack of vitamin B12 or folate (i.e. its cause is not thought to be neurologically related), which drug would you recommend?
