Anaemia Flashcards

1
Q

anaemia

A

reduced haemoglobin

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2
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signs

A
fatigue 
pale
bleeding
failure to thrive 
dizziness 
weak
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3
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how is anaemia categorised

A
  1. microcytic (<80)
  2. normocytic (80-100)
  3. macrocytic (>100)
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4
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microcytic

A

Lead poisoning
Iron deficiency
Sideroblastic
Thalassaemia

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5
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normocytic

A

Acute blood loss
Bone marrow deficiency
Chronic kidney disease
Destruction (haemolysis)

investigate reticulocyte levels

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6
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macrocytic

A

B12

Folate

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