Anemia In Elderly Flashcards
1
Q
Hemoglobin in anemia elderly
A
13g/dl men
12g/dl women
2
Q
Factor in anemia in elderly
A
Decreased bone marrow function
Decline physical activity
Nutritional deficiency
Cardiovascular disease
Chronic inflammation disorder
DDNCC
3
Q
Most common in elderly
A
Anemia of Chronic inflammation
Iron deficiency anemia
Unexplained anemia
4
Q
Ineffective erythropoiesis in elderly
A
Vit. B12 deficiency
Sideroblastic anemia
Thalassemia
5
Q
Hypoproliferation in elderly
A
(VeRSaCHE)
Vitamin B12/ folate deficiency
Renal failure
Secondary to iron deficiency
Chronic inflammation
Hypothyroidism
Endocrine disease
6
Q
Most common form anemia in hospitalized geriatric pop.
A
ACD
