Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
A 45-year-old woman has been having menorrhagia and metrorrhagia for several months. She is also feeling very tired and run down. Which is the most likely explanation for her fatigue?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Chronic blood loss from menorrhagia and metrorrhagia leads to iron deficiency anemia, reducing oxygen-carrying capacity and causing fatigue.