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
16
Q
Fetus
A
High MCV
17
Q
Antifolates (e.g. Phenytoin)
A
High MCV
18
Q
Hypothyroidism
A
High MCV
19
Q
Reticulocytosis
A
High MCV
20
Q
B12 Deificiency
A
High MCV
21
Q
Folate Deficiency
A
High MCV
22
Q
Cirrhosis
A
High MCV
23
Q
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
A
High MCV
