Anemia

Question 1

A disorder involving a reduction in the circulating RBC mass…

Answer 1

Anemia

Question 2

Name 4 or the 8 most common presentations found in a patient who presents with anemia…

Answer 2

1) Weakness
2) Fatigue
3) Dyspnea
4) Pale conjunctiva
5) Pale Skin
6) Headache
7) Lightheadedness
8) Angina

Question 3

What 3 laboratory studies are used as surrogates for RBC mass?

Answer 3

Hemoglobin (Hb)
Hematocrit (Hct)
RBC count

Question 4

What is the defining factor of anemia for males?

Answer 4

Hb

Question 5

What is the defining factor of anemia for females?

Answer 5

Hb

Question 6

What is the normal hemoglobin range for males?

Answer 6

13.5-17.5 g/dL

Question 7

What is the normal hemoglobin range for females?

Answer 7

12.5-16.0 g/dL

Question 8

What mean corpuscular volume defines an anemia as microcytic?

Answer 8

MCV

Question 9

What mean corpuscular volume defines an anemia as normocytic?

Answer 9

MCV 80-100um3

Question 10

What mean corpuscular volume defines an anemia as macrocytic?

Answer 10

MCV > 100um3