Anemia MCVs Flashcards
1
Q
Hb Levels
A
Men 13.5 g/dL
Women 11.5 g/dL
2
Q
Basic Causes of Anemia
A
Reduced production
Increased loss
Increased plasma volume
3
Q
Symptoms
A
Fatigue Dyspnoea Faintness Palpitations Headache Tinnitus Anorexia
4
Q
Signs
A
Pallor Severe Anaemia ( Heart Failure
5
Q
Fe-Deficiency Anaemia
A
Low MCV
6
Q
Anaemia of Chronic Disease
A
Low MCV
7
Q
Siderobalstic Anaemia
A
Low MCV
8
Q
Thalassaemia (in the absence of Anaemia)
A
Low MCV
9
Q
Acute Blood Loss
A
Normal MCV
10
Q
Anaemia of Chronic Disease
A
Normal MCV
11
Q
Bone Marrow Failure
A
Normal MCV
12
Q
Renal Failure
A
Normal MCV
13
Q
Hypothyroidism
A
Normal MCV
14
Q
Haemolysis
A
Normal MCV
15
Q
Pregnancy
A
Normal MCV
