Anemia of CKD Flashcards
1
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Hemoglobin (Hgb)
A
- Oxygen carrying molecule
- measured in grams/volume of blood
- Normal ranges: Men =13-17.5g/dL; Women = 12-16g/dL
2
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Hematocrit (Hct)
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- Volume of RBC’s in unit of blood volume
- Good way to tell if someone is dehydrated
- Normal ranges: Men=41-53%; Women =36-46%
3
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Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)
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- Average volume/size of each RBC
- Normal range: 80-100
- Helps determine type of anemia
4
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Macrocytic anemia
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- Large RBCs = high MCV (>100)
- Causes: Folic acid and B12 deficiency
5
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Normocytic anemia
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- Normal RBCs = normal MCV (80-100)
- Causes: chronic diseases (CKD)
- They’re not deficient in anything they’re just not making enough RBCs
6
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Microcytic anemia
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- small RBCs =low MCV (<80)
- Causes: iron deficiency
7
Q
How long does it take a RBC to reach maturity?
A
12 days
8
Q
What is the average life span of an RBC?
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120 days
9
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What hemoglobin level is considered anemia?
A
Less than or equal to 12g/dL
