Anemia Flashcards
1
Q
decrease in the Hb concentration
A
anemia
2
Q
decrease in the RBC count (>10%)
A
anemia
3
Q
normal male and female gr/dl value
A
male: 14-18
female: 12-16
4
Q
if Hb drops 2gr/100ml from last draw
A
pseudoanemia
5
Q
causes of pseudoanemia
A
overhydration of dehydrated pt fluid retention pregnancy athletics hypoalbuminemia lab error posture
6
Q
causes of anemia
A
hemorrhage bone marrow failure renal dz dietary def. hemaglobinopathy or hemolytic anemia
