Anemia Vargus Flashcards
What is the normal platelet count?
150,000 - 400,000
What is low Hb for men?
below 14
What is low Hb for women?
below 12
What is low Hb for pregnant women?
below 11
What is the cutoff for reticulocytosis?
less than 100,000
What is the cutoff for low reticulocyte response?
less than 40,000
What endocrine disorder can cause a macrocytic anemia?
hypothyroidism
What five drugs can cause drug related macrocytic anemia?
metformin, triamterene, TMP/SMX, valproic acid
What specific location is folate absorbed?
proximal jejunum
What population has the highest incidence of B12 deficiency?
women over 60
What population has the highest prevalence of B12 deficiency?
African and Asian countries
What GI hormonal disease can cause B12 deficiency?
Zollinger-Ellison
Other than PPIs, long-term usage of what drug can cause B12 deficiencies?
metformin
What form of cobalamin does nitrous oxide effect?
methylcobalamin
What is a normal B12 count?
160 - 1,000
Levels of what ion must be followed closely during B12 deficiency?
potassium
Pernicious anemia is most common among what two populations?
northern european or african americans
What is the average age of onset of pernicious anemia?
60
What two cells are lost during pernicious anemia?
parietal and chief
How much folate can a person be given per day who is low in folate?
1-5 mg
