Anaemia Flashcards
1
Q
anaemia
A
reduced haemoglobin
2
Q
signs
A
fatigue pale bleeding failure to thrive dizziness weak
3
Q
how is anaemia categorised
A
- microcytic (<80)
- normocytic (80-100)
- macrocytic (>100)
4
Q
microcytic
A
Lead poisoning
Iron deficiency
Sideroblastic
Thalassaemia
5
Q
normocytic
A
Acute blood loss
Bone marrow deficiency
Chronic kidney disease
Destruction (haemolysis)
investigate reticulocyte levels
6
Q
macrocytic
A
B12
Folate