Anaemia Flashcards
1
Q
Name the three types of Anaemia?
A
Microcytic (Low MCV)
Normocytic (Normal MCV)
Macrocytic (High MCV)
2
Q
Causes of Microcytic Anaemia? TAILS
A
Thalaemia
Anaemia of Chronic Disease
Iron Deficiency
Lead Poisonining
Sideroblastic
3
Q
Causes of Normocytic Anaemia (3A and 2 H)
A
Acute Blood Loss
Anaemia of Chronic Disease
Aplastic Anaemia
Haemolytic
Hypothyroid
4
Q
Macrocytic Anaemia causes?
A
Megaloblastic or Normoblastic
5
Q
Causes of Macrocytic Megaloblastic Anaemia?
A
B12 or Folate Deficiency
6
Q
Causes of Normoblastic Megaloblastic Anaemia?
A
Alcohol
Reticulocytosis
Hypothyroid
Liver Disease
Azithoprine
7
Q
Symptoms of Anaemia
A
Tired
SOB
Headache
Dizzy
Palpitations
pica (crave soil)
Hair loss
8
Q
When APTT is high what does this mean?
A
Haemophilia
Von Willebrand Disease
