Blood loss is a major cause of iron deficiency in adults. Some sources of chronic blood loss in adults are all except:

Gastrointestinal bleeding

Peptic ulcers

Loss of intrinsic factor

Genitourinary bleeding

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A.   Gastrointestinal bleeding is a common source of chronic blood loss leading to iron deficiency anemia.
B.   Peptic ulcers can cause chronic gastrointestinal bleeding, contributing to iron deficiency.
C.   Loss of intrinsic factor leads to vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anemia, not iron deficiency.
D.   Genitourinary bleeding is another potential source of chronic blood loss that can result in iron deficiency anemia.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Presence of plethora is a common symptom of polycythemia vera and indicates increased blood volume but is not immediately life-threatening.
B. Calf swelling and pain could indicate a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is a serious complication that requires immediate medical attention.
C. A platelet count of 450,000/microL is elevated but not as critical as the possibility of a DVT.
D. Hematocrit of 55% is high, which is expected in polycythemia vera, but it is not as immediately critical as the risk of thrombosis suggested by calf swelling and pain.

A. "Syphilis can affect many areas of your body, including your brain and heart." B. "The chances will go away on their own, and you will no longer have syphilis." C. "Syphilis is treated with antiviral medications." D. "You can transmit syphilis to a partner during vaginal or anal sex, but not during oral sex."

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Syphilis can indeed affect many areas of the body, including the brain and heart, but this statement does not specifically address primary syphilis, which is characterized by the appearance of a painless sore (chancre) at the site of infection.
B. Syphilis does not typically resolve on its own. Without treatment, the infection can progress to more severe stages with potentially serious complications.
C. Syphilis is caused by a bacterial infection (Treponema pallidum) and is treated with antibiotics such as penicillin. Antiviral medications are not effective against bacterial infections like syphilis.
D. This statement is accurate and important for the prevention of syphilis transmission. Syphilis can be transmitted through vaginal, anal, or oral sex, but the risk of transmission is lower during oral sex compared to vaginal or anal intercourse.

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Blood loss is a major cause of iron deficiency in adults. Some sources of chronic blood loss in adults are all except:

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Correct Answer is B

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Correct Answer is D

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