anemia in pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
what is anemia in pregnancy?
A
hemoglobin less than 10.5g/dL in the pregnant woman
2
Q
two MC causes of microcytic anemia:
A
iron def and thalassemia
3
Q
elevated A2 suggests which type of anemia
A
beta-thalassemia
4
Q
elevated hemoglobin F suggest what type of anemia
A
alpha-thalassemia
5
Q
MC cause of macrocytic anemia in pregnancy
A
folate def
6
Q
what can trigger hemolysis in pt with G-6PD deficeincy?
A
sulfonamides
nitrofurantoin
antimalarial agents
