Anaemia Flashcards
1
Q
List three causes of anaemia
A
- decreased production
- increased loss
- Shortened life span or increased destruction of RBC
2
Q
What can cause decreased production of RBC?
A
- Systemic illness
- Iron deficiency
- B12 deficiency
- Folate deficiency
3
Q
What can cause increased loss of blood?
A
Bleeding i.e. iron deficiency
4
Q
What can cause shortened life span or increased destruction of RBC?
A
Inherited or acquired forms of haemolytic anaemia
5
Q
Symptoms of anaemia?
A
- Tiredness
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- SOB (shortness of breath)
- Palpitations
- Chest pain
6
Q
Signs of anaemia?
A
- Pallor
- Cardiac decompensation
- Glossitis
- Koilonychia
- Jaundice
7
Q
What can cause pallor?
A
Conjunctival or palmar decrease
8
Q
Variations of cardiac decompensation?
A
- Tachycardia
- Postural hypotension
- Congestive cardiac failure
9
Q
What is glossitis?
A
Inflammation of tongue
10
Q
What is koilonychia?
A
Spoon-shaped nail
