Anemias Flashcards
1
Q
- Microcytic
- Most common anemia
- Due to loss of blood or dietary deficiencies
A
Iron Deficiency anemia
2
Q
- Microcytic
- Improper formation of Hgb chains
- Symptoms vary from asymptomatic to severe anemia with bone deformity.
- Alpha: most common, more mild
- Beta: Rarer-more serious
A
Thalessemia
3
Q
- Macrocytic
- Ovalomacrocytes
- Seen in those with inadequate dietary intake
A
Folic Acid
4
Q
- Macrocytic
- Most commonly caused by decreased production in intrinsic factor needed for absorption (can be diet related too)
- Insidious anemia
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Methymalonyl & homocysteine levels
A
B12 deficiency
5
Q
- Normocytic
- Anemia of inflammation
- Anemia of elder; organ failure;
A
Anemia of Chronic Disease
