Anemia Self Study Flashcards by Carlos Gonzalez | Brainscape

Q

What is anemia?

A

The reduction in the total circulating RBC count or a decrease in the quality or quantity of hemoglobin.

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Anemia commonly result from:

A

Blood loss
Impaired RBC production
Increased RBC destruction

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What are the anemia categories?

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Megaloblastic

2. Microcytic-hypochromic

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