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MACE Medication Aide

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Which of the following are TRUE sign/symptoms/complications of anemia of chronic kidney disease?

I. Red blood cells are macrocytic and the MCV (mean corpuscular volume) is normal.
II. The hematocrit is low, usually less than 30.
III. The red blood cells are normocytic and normochromic.
IV. Fatigue, irritability, sore tongue, shortness of breath and weakness are all common symptoms.
  1. I and II only
  2. II and III only
  3. I, II, and III only
  4. II, III and IV only
Explanation
Answer: D - In the anemia of chronic kidney disease, the red blood cells are NOT macrocytic, but are normocytic-of normal size. This would also mean a normal MCV. Statements II, III and IV are true for anemia of chronic kidney disease.
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