Anemia

Question 1

Types of anemia:

Answer 1

1. iron deficiency anemia
   tx: iron supplement TID.
2. Folic acid deficiency anemia
   tx: Follic acid oral, IM, SC
3. Pernicious anemia:
   tx: B12 injections
4. Sickle cell anemia:
   tx: multivitamin infusion, penicillin, hydroxyurea

Question 2

Take iron:

Answer 2

on an empty stomach, with vitamin C
**AVOID TAKING WITH DAIRY

Question 3

Foods high in vitamin B12:

Answer 3

clams, breakfast cereals, liver, salmon, milk, eggs

Question 5

ADR of iron

Answer 5

Constipation