QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS
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◉ Triad for plummer-vinson syndrome. Answer: chronic iron deficiency
dysphagia
atrophic glossitis
◉ high risk for esophageal cancer? Answer: plummer-vinson syndrome
◉ causes of macrocytic anemia. Answer: B12, folate, alcoholism,
medications, malabsorption
◉ differential for burning tongue? Answer: 1. dry mouth
2. geographic tongue
3. fungal infection
3. anemia; order CBC
◉ hair on end? Answer: sickle cell anemia
thalassemia