A Pregnant Patient at 24 Weeks Gestation Complains of Shortness

question 27

Multiple Choice

A pregnant patient at 24 weeks gestation complains of shortness of breath on exertion, fatigue, weakness, and constant cravings for ice chips. On physical examination, vital signs are: temperature 98.6°F, pulse 100 beats/min, respirations 18 breaths/min, blood pressure 120/70. On physical examination, the heart has a regular rate and rhythm at 100 beats/min, no S₃, no murmurs. Lungs are clear to auscultation. Abdominal examination is negative. Uterus fundus is above the umbilicus. Ankles: no edema. Dorsalis pedis pulses +2/4 bilaterally. Urine dipstick is negative for protein. Laboratory tests reveal complete blood count: hemoglobin 10 microcytic hypochromic red blood cells. Which of the following conditions should be suspected?

• A) Iron-deficiency anemia
• B) Folic acid deficiency anemia
• C) Vitamin B₁₂ deficiency anemia
• D) Pernicious anemia

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