| Coverage : What are the anemia symptoms? Do you have them? Take the Anemia Symptom Quiz and find out the main symptoms of flu. All it takes is two minutes to take the Anemia Symptom Quiz and find out the most important facts related to the symptoms of anemia. |
| 1. | Anemia is having less than the normal number of red blood cells or less hemoglobin than normal in the blood. |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False |
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| 2. | Anemia can be difficult to identify because: |
| a. | | Early symptoms may be mild |
| b. | | Early on, it is not symptomatic |
| c. | | There are no definite tests to confirm the condition |
| d. | | All of the above |
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| 3. | What are some of the common symptoms of anemia? |
| a. | | Fatigue |
| b. | | Pale skin, including decreased pinkness of the lips, gums, lining of the eyelids, nail beds and palms |
| c. | | Shortness of breath |
| d. | | Dizziness or fainting |
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| 4. | What are other symptoms associated with anemia? |
| a. | | Rapid heart beat |
| b. | | Feeling cold |
| c. | | Sadness or depression |
| d. | | Decreased appetite |
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| 5. | Because the symptoms of anemia are easily confused with the symptoms of other conditions, it is important to see a doctor for an evaluation. |
| a. | | False |
| b. | | True |
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| 6. | In an anemic male, the hemoglobin count is: |
| a. | | Around 20 g/dL of blood |
| b. | | Less than 13 g/dL of blood |
| c. | | Greater than 18 g/dL of blood |
| d. | | Between 13 and 18 g/dL of blood |
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| 7. | In an anemic female, the hemoglobin count is: |
| a. | | Around 20 g/dL of blood |
| b. | | Less than 13 g/dL of blood |
| c. | | Greater than 16 g/dL of blood |
| d. | | Between 13 and 16 g/dL of blood |
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| 8. | What are the possible causes of anemia? |
| a. | | Medication side effects |
| b. | | Vitamin or iron deficiencies |
| c. | | Poor diet |
| d. | | Blood loss |
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| 9. | What tests are used in the diagnosis of anemia? |
| a. | | White blood cell (WBC) count |
| b. | | Hemoglobin |
| c. | | Hematocrit |
| d. | | Red blood cell (RBC) count |
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| 10. | If anemia persists or symptoms worsen, treatment may reduce the risk of complications, and improve aspects of one's quality of life. |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False |
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| 11. | Is anemia treatable? |
| a. | | Yes |
| b. | | No |
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| 12. | Which organs will be affected if anemia is left untreated? |
| a. | | Kidney |
| b. | | Lung |
| c. | | Heart |
| d. | | Stomach |
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