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supplementation daily. What should he be advised to avoid within a couple of hours of taking iron? Leukemia may have varied clinical presentations. Which characteristic would be unusual to find in a patient with leukemia? A 66 year-old African American male complains of pain in his trunk, especially his ribs. Cardiovascular disease is ruled out. He has a normocytic, normochromic anemia with hypercalcemia. The differential diagnosis should include: What hallmark finding is associated with both B12 and folate deficiencies? A patient demonstrates leukocytosis. This means: What statement is true about anemia in older adults? A patient has been treated for HIV infection with anti-retroviral therapy. He is stable. How often should CD4 counts be repeated? A patient presents with hematuria, RBC casts, and proteinuria. What is a likely explanation? A patient demonstrates leukocytosis. This means: A patient is having an allergic reaction to seafood. Which white cell will probably be increased? A female patient has been diagnosed with Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD). What should be done to prevent lysis of red cells in this patient? A 75 year-old patient who has multiple chronic diseases has been in very poor health for a decade. What type of anemias is he most likely to exhibit? A patient has been diagnosed with HIV. The patient’s viral load was ordered. What other test may be ordered to assess the status of the patient’s immune system? A 70 year-old male has lymph nodes in his axillary and inguinal areas that are palpable but non-tender. He states that he feels well today. What should be included in a An antacid Sickle shaped cells multiple myeloma. Macrocytosis he has an infection of unknown origin. Anemia may have more than one origin and co-exist in older adults. Every 3-6 months Glomerulonephritis he has an infection of unknown origin. Eosinophils Avoid aspirin and sulfa drugs Folic acid and pernicious CD4 cell count Lymphoma