A 13-year-old African American boy comes to the ER complaining of fatigue and a rapid heartbeat. In conversation with the father, it becomes apparent to you that the boy has grown 2 inches in the previous 5 months

What is the first problem the health care team would attempt to rule out?
A)
Sickle cell anemia
B)
Iron deficiency anemia
C)
Thalassemia
D)
Aplastic anemia


Ans:
B

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Although each of the above answers is associated with fatigue and rapid heartbeat, male adolescents are particularly susceptible to iron deficiency anemia. They have high iron requirements because of growth spurts and dietary deficiencies.

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