Aneamia Flashcards
1
Q
What broad groups can Aneamia fall into?
A
Increased destruction, Heamoglobin insuffiancies and problems with maturation
2
Q
What different terms describe the RBC and its appearance in aneamia
A
Macrocytic, microcyctic, normocytic and pernicious
3
Q
What can cause Macrocytic aneamia
A
Sherocyte formation and G6PD
4
Q
What can cause microcytic anaemia
A
Folate and Iron deficiency
5
Q
What can cause pernicious anaemia
A
intrinsic factor or B12 deficiency
6
Q
What are the clinical signs of aneamia
A
SOB, tachycardia/palpatations, extreme fatigue and associated diet restrictions
