• 20 years old female come to clinic suffer of weakness and shortness of breath and she is vegan, on examination look pale, Lab. Hb = 5 ESR = 60 WBC = 5000 / mm What is the most appropriate diagnosis ?

• 20 years old female come to clinic suffer of weakness and shortness of breath and she is vegan, on examination look pale, Lab. Hb = 5 ESR = 60 WBC = 5000 / mm What is the most appropriate diagnosis ?

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol

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Chapter23: Pediatric Intravenous Medications

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Problem 2.7P

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• 20 years old female come to clinic suffer of weakness and shortness of
breath and she is vegan, on examination look pale ,
• Lab. Hb = 5
ESR = 60
WBC = 5000 / mm
What is the most appropriate diagnosis ?

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