Anemia Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of anemia?
A
Low RBC count
- OR -
Low hemoglobin (Hgb) count
- OR -
Low Hematocrit (Hct) count
2
Q
How is anemia characterized?
A
Size: ________ -cytic
Color: _______- chromic
3
Q
How is size of RBCs determined and what are the corresponding lab values?
A
Size = based on MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume):
Microcytic: < 80 fL
Normocytic: 80 - 96 fL
Macrocytic: > 96 fL
4
Q
How is color of RBCs determined and what are the corresponding lab values?
A
Based on MCH (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin):
Hypochromic: pale
Normochromic: normal
Hyperchromic: dark
5
Q
What are common anemia’s?
A
Most common:
** Iron deficiency anemia
** thalassemia
Less common:
- anemia of chronic disease
- lead toxicity
- sideroblastic anemia
