Anaemia Flashcards
1
Q
Define anaemia
A
Lack of healthy RBCs or haemoglobin to carry O2 to tissues
2
Q
Define a haematinic deficiency
A
Things used to make RBCs
Iron/vitb12/folic acid
3
Q
Symptoms of iron deficiency
A
Tiredness
Lack of energy
Shortness of breath
Pale
Ulcers in mouth
4
Q
Presentation of low iron + folate (thalassemia)
A
Microcytic
Small MCV
Pale mucosa
5
Q
Presentation of folic acid def/B12
A
Macrocytic
Large MCV
Beefy tongue
6
Q
Presentation of loss in blood vol
A
Normocytic
Possible GI loss
7
Q
Investigation for deficiencies
A
FBC
Endoscopy
Renal function
Bone marrow exam
8
Q
Tx for deficiencies
A
Haematinics/transfusion
