Anemia

Question 1

Etiology of anemia can be from what three things?

Answer 1

blood loss, increased RBC destruction, decreased RBC production

Question 2

____ ng/mL of Fe is diagnostic of Fe deficiency anemia

Answer 2

<30 ng/mL

Question 3

Measure _____ vs ____ to determine if pt has Fe deficiency anemia vs b12 deficiency anemia

Answer 3

Homocysteine (Fe) vs Methylmalonic acid (b12)

Question 4

Etiology of Fe deficiency anemia can be from what three things?

Answer 4

inadequate intake, inadequate absorption, increased loss

Question 5

Signs and sx of iron deficiency include what odd behaviors etc?

Answer 5

Pagophagia (ice eating/craving)
Pica
Angular cheilitis
Koilonychia
Melena

Question 6

Can tx Fe deficiency anemia with what two medications?

Answer 6

Elemental iron 120mg daily for three months

Ferrous sulfate 324 mg PO BID

Question 7

Anemia of chronic dz could be due to what condition?

Answer 7

Celiac dz

anemia of chronic dz is considered microcytic

Question 8

What are some IV options for Fe deficiency tx? PO?

Answer 8

IV: Iron Dextran, Iron Sucrose, Ferrlecit
PO: Ferrous fumarate, Ferrous gluconate, Ferrous sulfate