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Anemia Flashcards

1
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How is anemia defined in males?

A

Hemoglobin <13.6 or hematocrit <40%

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How is anemia defined in females?

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Hemoglobin <11.9 or hematocrit <35%

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3
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Which MCV describes microcytic?

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<80

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4
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Which MCV described macrocytic?

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> 100

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5
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What does a low retic count mean in anemia?

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Impaired RBC production (inflammation, renal disease, B12 deficiency)

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6
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What does a high retic count mean in anemia?

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Acute blood loss or hemolysis

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7
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What causes macrocytic anemia?

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B12 or folate deficiency (blood cells do not mature and condense)

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What does a high MMA indicate?

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B12 deficiency

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9
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What does a high homocysteine indicate?

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B12 or folate deficiency

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10
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What does B12 deficiency present like?

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  • Cognitive impairment
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Gait abnormalities
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11
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What causes microcytic anemia?

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  • Iron deficiency*
  • Sickle cell
  • Thalassemia
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What additional labs should we look at when working up microcytic anemia?

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  • Ferritin*
  • Transferrin saturation (TSAT) <16%
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13
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How do we treat iron deficiency anemia?

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100-200 mg oral elemental iron without food

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14
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What can enhance absorption of oral iron?

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Vitamin C

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15
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When do we use parenteral iron?

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  • CKD
  • Hemodialysis
  • Unable to tolerate oral or failed
  • Patient refused blood transfusions
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16
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Which IV iron requires a testing dose?

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Iron dextran complex (reaction risk)

17
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What causes normocytic anemia?

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EPO deficiency (CKD)

17
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Which IV iron should be avoided in pregnancy and babies?

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Ferrlecit

18
Q

When do we give iron therapy in CKD?

A

TSAT <30%
Ferritin <500

19
Q

What are the BBW of ESAs?

A

Increased risk of death, stroke, MI, VTE

20
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When do we initiate ESAs?

A

Hgb < 10

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