A patient is diagnosed with anemia. Which manifestation would this patient demonstrate?
A. Palpitations
B. Yellow skin color
C. Fatigue
D. Leg cramps
My answer is A
No.
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/understanding-anemia-symptoms
Thank you. I got C as my answer.
Actually, B and D can also be symptoms of anemia. C is most common.
I guess you're good at A & P?. I am horrible at it
A woman who recently came home from a tropical vacation now has abdominal pain and diarrhea. Her blood test results show an elevated eosinophil level. Which of the following organisms is most likely the cause of her illness?
A. bacteria
B. worm
C. virus
D. fungus
I got C for my answer
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003649.htm
The correct answer is C. Fatigue.
To understand why, let's first explain anemia. Anemia is a condition characterized by a decrease in the number of red blood cells or a decrease in the amount of hemoglobin, the substance in the red blood cells that carries oxygen. This leads to a reduced ability of the blood to carry oxygen to various organs and tissues in the body.
One of the common manifestations of anemia is fatigue. When the body's organs and tissues do not receive enough oxygen due to a decrease in red blood cells or hemoglobin, they may not function optimally, leading to feelings of tiredness and fatigue.
Option A, palpitations, can also occur in anemia, but it is not specific to this condition. Palpitations refer to an irregular or unusually fast heartbeat and can have many different causes. While anemia can sometimes result in palpitations due to the heart's compensation for the reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood, it is not a defining symptom of anemia.
Option B, yellow skin color, is more commonly associated with conditions like jaundice, which is caused by liver malfunction or excessive breakdown of red blood cells. Anemia alone does not typically cause yellowing of the skin.
Option D, leg cramps, are not directly related to anemia. Leg cramps can have multiple causes, such as muscle fatigue, dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, or nerve compression. While anemia can cause muscle weakness, which may contribute to leg cramps, leg cramps alone are not a distinct manifestation of anemia.
Therefore, the correct answer to the question is C. Fatigue, as it is a common and specific manifestation of anemia.