The First Laboratory Value Indication That Vitamin B₁₂ therapy Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

The first laboratory value indication that vitamin B₁₂ therapy is adequately treating pernicious anemia is:

• A) Hematocrit levels start to rise
• B) Hemoglobin levels return to normal
• C) Reticulocyte count begins to rise
• D) Vitamin B₁₂ levels return to normal

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