PBL

Question 1

Clinical signs of B12 deficiency.

Answer 1

Fatigue, extreme weakness, dizziness, SOB, weight loss, nausea/poor appetite, glossitis, Pallor, depression, psychosis, jaundice, palmar crease pallor, angular stomatitis, thrombus.

Question 2

Clinical signs of Vitamin A deficiency.

Answer 2

Dry eyes, night blindness, increased risk of infection, glossitis.

Question 3

Clinical signs of Zn deficiency.

Answer 3

Impaired brain function, hair loss, diarrhoea.

Question 4

Clinical signs of Fe deficiency.

Answer 4

Fatigue, impaired brain function, trouble with regulation of temperature.

Question 5

Clinical signs of Iodine deficiency.

Answer 5

Enlarged thyroid, growth, development issues.

Question 6

Consequences of Folate deficiency.

Answer 6

Impaired foetal development, anaemia birth defects, growth problems.

Question 7

Clinical signs of Vitamin D deficiency.

Answer 7

Stunted or poor bone growth brittle bones.