Question

a 72 - year - old woman presents with apparent iron deficiency? when lab work is performed results indicate low serum iron and tibc is high. which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? a) pernicious anemia b) hemolytic anemia c) anemia of chronic disease d) chronic iron deficiency anemia question 46 (mandatory) (1 point)

Explanation:

• Pernicious anemia: Caused by vitamin B12 deficiency, not related to iron levels as described.
• Hemolytic anemia: Results from red blood cell destruction, not typically presenting with low serum iron and high TIBC.
• Anemia of chronic disease: Usually has low serum iron, low TIBC, and normal or increased ferritin.
• Chronic iron deficiency anemia: Characterized by low serum iron, high TIBC (as the body tries to compensate by increasing transferrin levels to bind more iron), and low ferritin.

Answer:

d) Chronic iron deficiency anemia