5: Anemias (Hollier) Flashcards

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Q

Anemia is a reduction in one or more _____.

A

Anemia is a reduction in one or more RBC measurements.

  1. Hemoglobin
  2. Hematocrit
  3. RBC Count
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What are 3 causes of anemia?

A
  1. Blood loss
  2. Bone marrow not making enough RBCs
  3. Increased destruction of RBCs
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3
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Which anemia?

  • Microcytic
  • Hypochromic
  • Hg/Hc decreased
  • Serum Fe decreased
  • Serum Ferritin decreased
  • MCV decreased
  • MCH decreased
  • TIBC increased
  • RDW increased
A

Iron Deficiency Anemia

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4
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Which anemia?

  • Hg/Hc decreased
  • Serum Fe normal
  • Serum Ferritin normal
  • MCV decreased
  • MCH decreased
  • TIBC normal
  • RDW normal
A

Thalassemia

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5
Q

Which anemia?

  • Normocytic (can be Microcytic)
  • Normochromic
  • Serum Iron decreased or normal
  • Serum Ferritin normal or increased
  • TIBC increased
A

Anemia of Chronic Disease

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6
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Which anemia?

  • Macrocytic
  • Homocysteine increased
  • Methylmalonic Acid increased
  • Hypersegmented Neurtrophils found
    • Reticulocyte Count increased
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B12 Deficiency

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