11-25 L2 Anemia (Nutrition therapy)

Question 1

Define the stages of Iron depletion and deficiency

Answer 1

• Depeletion (half of all cases of negative iron balance)
  
  • Stage 1: modereate depletion
  • Stage: severe depletion
• Deficieny (gone)
  
  • stage 3: dysfunction
  • Stage 4: dysfunction & iron def anemia

Question 2

What is seen at stage 4 iron deficiency?

Answer 2

hypochromatic microcytic erythrocytes and reduced level of circulating hemoglobin

Question 3

What is folate deficiency anemia characterized by?

Answer 3

macrocytic, megaloblastic eryhtrocytes

Question 4

What are common symptoms seen in folate deficieny?

Answer 4

Glossitis (red glossy smooth tongue)

Question 5

Women who may be pregnant and those in the first trimester should consume what?

Answer 5

synthetic folic acid supplements or fortified foods

Question 6

Stage 4: Vitamin B₁₂ deficiency anemia is chacterized by what 2 key things?

Answer 6

• macrocytic megaloblastic eryhtrocytes
• pernicious anemia is caused by destruction of gastric parietal cells leading to a lack of IF.

Question 7

Older adults and vegans should consume what?

Answer 7

Vitamin B12!!!