5.1 Anemia

Question 1

Anemia:

-symptoms of anemia (4)

Answer 1

Hypoxia:

1. weakness, fatigue, dyspnea
2. pale conjunctiva, skin
3. headache, lightheadedness
4. angina, esp with preexisting CAD

Question 2

Anemia:

-what happens in the pt eyes

Answer 2

You see pale conjunctiva. Good clinical sign of anemia

Question 3

Anemia:

-3 lab tests to dx

Answer 3

1. Hb
2. Hct
3. RBC count

Question 4

Definition of anemia based on Hb count:

• males
• females

Answer 4

1. 13.5-17.5 g/dL
2. 12.5-16 g/dL

Question 5

What values of MCV to divide anemia types by MCV?

Answer 5

1. microcytic (<80)
2. normocytic (80-100)
3. macrocytic (>100)