Read our clinical feature on haematology
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Which of the following statements is correct?
In chronic iron deficiency anaemia… a) the MCV is typically normal b) the MCV is usually raised c) the white cell count is usually raised d) the platelet count is often raised e) the platelet count is usually low. |
| Answer: d |
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Which of the following statements is incorrect? a) the ferritin may be low b) the ferritin may be normal c) the MCV may be normal d) the MCV may be low e) the MCV may be raised |
| Answer: e |
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Which of the following statements is incorrect? Failure to respond to oral iron therapy… a) may be a consequence of malabsorption |
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Answer: e |
