Iron Deficiency
This animal source is the richest form of iron and other necessary nutrients.
What is liver?
A recommended food for a vegetarian or vegan experiencing vitamin B12 deficiency.
What are mushrooms?
This vitamin should be supplemented alongside folic acid.
What is Vitamin B12?
These individuals are at a greater risk of developing iron deficiency (bonus points for each answer given).
Who are people that:
- have heavy menstrual periods
- are pregnant
- undergoing major surgery or physical trauma
The lack of this protein prevents the body from absorbing Vitamin B12 in the small intestine.
The recommended time period to start folic acid supplementation.
What is reproductive age?
This nail shape would likely be reported by someone experiencing iron deficient anemia.
What is spoon-shaped?
Vitamin B12 deficient anemia is classified as this due to its effect on the size of red blood cells.
What is a Megaloblastic Anemia?
The most common cause of folic acid deficiency.
What is alcoholism?
Two effects that should be included in the education of a patient taking liquid iron supplements.
What are dark/black stools and teeth staining?
This oral symptom is often seen early on in Vitamin B12 deficiency.
What is glossitis?
A cardiac defect that can be caused by folic acid deficiency.
What is a heart murmur
In iron deficient anemia, red blood cells tend to take on these THREE characteristics (bonus points if you use the correct medical terminology).
What are microcytic, hypochromic, and malformed?
A patient presents to an urgent care clinic after a series of falls. After blood work is completed results show a vitamin B12 deficiency. These neurological symptoms specific to B12 anemia are thought to be the cause of the patient’s repeated falls.
What are paresthesia and proprioception problems?
These two birth defects are seen in babies as a result of folic acid deficiency in pregnancy.
What are spina bifida and anencephaly?