anaemia Flashcards
anaemia
explain the Hct
the percentage of the RBC over the volme of the whole blood
what are the two types of anaemia
macrocytic anaemia
microcytic anaemia
list all the indicators for Fe deficiency
TIBC
serum Fe
serum ferrtin
transferrin saturation
hepcidin will prevent the absorption of the Fe Y/Ninf
N
why the irone supplement should be given in an alternative day
reduce the influence of hepcidin
why Erythropoietin stimulating agent is still given to patients if i wil increase the mortality
reduce transfusion and improve the qualoty of life
when do we start to consider erythropoietin stimulating agent
Hb < 100
should alway be given with Fe supplement
Y /N
Y
should be used in cancer patients who have bone marrow maligancy Y/N
N
list possible casues for B12 deficiency
antibodies to intrinsic factors / reduced production for intrinsic factor
reduced gastric acid production
what do we use for preventing B12 deficiency
oral B12 supplement
