An overwhelming sustained sense of exhaustion and decreased capacity for physical and mental work at the usual level. (This definition relates to which symptom)
What is Fatigue
100
Inadequate iron intake, malabsorption of iron, blood loss, pregnancy, lactation, intravascular hemolysis, or a combination causes which disease?
What is Iron Deficiency Anemia
100
This vitamin is responsible for RBC production and maturation and is required in higher amounts in pregnant and lactating women
What is Folic Acid
100
Organ meats, beans, leafy greens, raisins, and molasses are food sources high in
What is IRON
100
The RBC count may be normal in Iron Deficiency Anemia but there will be an insufficiency of this?
What is Hemoglobin
200
These may become brittle and rigid with lack of iron
What is Nails
200
The most common type of anemia in all age groups
What is Iron Deficiency Anemia
200
The cause of Iron Deficiency Anemia in most children, adolescents, and pregnant women is inadequate iron in the __________.
What is Diet
200
These should be taken on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal
What is ORAL Iron Supplements
200
The body can store 1/4 to 1/3 of its?
What is Iron
300
Lack of strength relates to this symptom
What is weakness
300
The groups at greatest risk include
Who are women, infants and children, Vegetarians, and frequent blood donors
300
Once iron is replaced signs and symptoms will
What is Subside
300
When taking iron supplements you should eat foods high in fiber to minimize problems with ______>
What is Constipation
300
The body is deficient in these three most common vitamins in regards to anemia
What is Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B12
400
The craving of ice, starch, or dirt is called
What is Pica
400
Definitive method to diagnose IDA is ____ _____ _____ although few pts undergo this procedure
What is Bone Marrow Aspiration
400
Ferrous Sulfate, Ferrous Gluconate, and Ferrous Fumarateare examples of
What are ORAL preparations
400
With iron supplements the stool can become
What is Dark in Color
400
Pale erythrocytes are called?
What is Hypochromia
500
Iron deficiency resulting from rapid bleeding may produce these s/s
What are palpitations, orthostatic dizziness, or syncope
500
A stool specimen may be tested for this
What is Occult Blood
500
Iron store replacement can take a long time so it is important to continue taking iron for as long as
What is 6-12 months
500
Patients should use a straw with liquid preparation and rinse mouth afterward to prevent