Anemia

Question 1

Liver disease can cause a (what kind of anemia) ______ by (cause) _____

Answer 1

macrocytosis.

affecting lipid metabolism of the red cell membrane.

Question 2

Non-megaloblastic macrocytic anemias can be caused by _____

Answer 2

medications such as hydroxyurea, zidovudine, and 5-FU

Question 3

______and _____ can also cause macrocytosis by unknown mechanisms.

Answer 3

Hypothyroidism and alcohol

Question 4

3 causes of normocytic anemia

Answer 4

if Retic Idx is increased: Hemolytic Anemia
if Retic is no increased : recent bleeding
Reanl failure
endocrine failure
inflammation

Causes of anemia are:
Anemia of chronic disease
Anemia of renal failure (renal failure, erythropoietin deficiency, chronic renal insufficiency)
Hemolysis
Hypothyroidism
Acute blood loss (blood loss)
Primary bone marrow disorder (bone marrow suppression, aplastic anemia)
Testosterone deficiency
Combined microcytic and macrocytic anemia
Early presentation of a microcytic or macrocytic anemia