Anemia: Test Your Understanding
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What does the term “anemia” mean?
a
Your blood pressure is too low
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b
Your red blood cells are always abnormal in shape
c
Your blood clots too easily
d
Your red blood cell count or hemoglobin level is lower than normal.
Anemia means your blood has lower-than-normal levels of red blood cells or hemoglobin, which can affect how oxygen is carried through the body.
Which symptom may occur with anemia?
a
Feeling tired or short of breath
Anemia can reduce oxygen delivery to tissues, which may cause fatigue, weakness, or shortness of breath. Some people have no symptoms.
b
Severe joint swelling
c
High fever and chills
d
Sudden weight gain
Which of the following is a common cause of anemia?
a
Not getting enough iron
Iron deficiency is one of the most common causes of anemia, but anemia can also result from blood loss, chronic illness, vitamin deficiencies, or bone marrow conditions.
b
Drinking too much water
c
Seasonal allergies
d
High cholesterol
If anemia is found on a blood test, what is your doctor usually trying to understand next?
a
Whether the anemia is contagious
b
Whether treatment is always needed immediately
c
What is causing the anemia
Anemia is a finding, not a diagnosis. Identifying the cause helps guide whether treatment, monitoring, or further testing is needed.
d
Whether anemia is permanent
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