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BLOOD LECTURE 1: ANEMIA Flashcards

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What are the components of blood, and what percent of the blood volume do they make up?

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  1. Plasma: 55%
  2. RBCs: 45%
  3. Buffy coat (WBCs, platelets): <1%
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What are the 2 categories of leukocytes?

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Polymorphonuclear granular cells
Mononuclear cells

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What are the 3 types of PMN cells?

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Neutrophils
Eosinophils
Basophils

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What are the 2 types of mononuclear cells?

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Monocytes
Lymphocytes

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What is the precursor to all blood cells?

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Pluripotent stem cell

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Pluripotent stem cells differentiate into which two precursor cells?

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  1. Myeloid stem cell
  2. Lymphoid stem cell
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Myeloid stem cells are the precursor to which 5 types of cells?

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  1. Erythrocyte
  2. Platelets
  3. Mast cells
  4. PMNs
  5. Monocytes (macrophages)
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What is the precursor cell to platelets?

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Megakaryocyte

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Lymphoid stem cells are the precursor to which 3 types of cells?

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  1. T cells
  2. B cells
  3. NK cells
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B cells further differentiate into what kind of cells?

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Plasma cells

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What is the name for the iron containing compound found in erythrocytes?

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Heme

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What is the globin part of hemoglobin composed of?

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Protein

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Iron from heme is transported to the liver and then to the bone marrow via which carrier glycoprotein?

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Transferrin

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Which 2 pigments from heme are disposed of through the liver and GI tract?

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Bilirubin and biliverdin

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Iron transported to the liver by transferrin become what iron containing blood protein?

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Ferritin

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What is the term for anemia where the red cell mass is normal but plasma volume is high?

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Relative/dilutional anemia

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What is the term for anemia where there is a true decrease in erythrocyte numbers, either due to a decrease in production or an increase in breakdown?

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Absolute anemia

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What are 3 reasons for decreased production/maturation of RBCs?

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  1. Diet
  2. Genetics
  3. Bone marrow disease
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What are 3 reasons for increased destruction of RBCs?

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  1. Autoimmune
  2. Infection
  3. Genetics
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Besides decreased production and increased destruction of RBCs, what is a 3rd reason for anemia?

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Acute or chronic blood loss

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What is the main effect of anemia?

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Tissue hypoxia

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What are 3 compensatory mechanisms to restore tissue O2?

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  1. Increased heartrate and cardiac output
  2. Increased EPO
  3. 2,3-BPG binds to deoxygenated HGB, which makes O2 detach from it easier so it will go into the tissues
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What are the symptoms of mild anemia?

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Usually asymptomatic, although elderly with comorbid conditions may have symptoms

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What are 3 important signs of severe anemia?

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  1. Fainting
  2. Chest pain/angina
  3. MI
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What does hematocrit indicate?

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The ratio of RBCs to plasma in a blood specimen

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What does the lab value mean corpuscular volume (MCV) indicate?

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The average volume of 1 red blood cell in a specimen

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What is the difference between mean cell hemoglobin (MCH) and mean cell hemoglobin concentration (MCHC)?

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MCH: Average amount of HGB per each RBC

MCHC: Average amount of HGB per volume of RBCs

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What is the name for immature RBCs?

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Reticulocytes

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29
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Which 2 lab tests detect hemolysis?

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Bilirubin, lactate dehydrogenase

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30
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Which lab tests can determine RBC morphology and the presence of parasites?

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Blood smear

31
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What are 3 classifications of anemia based on cell size?

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Normocytic, microcytic, macrocytic

32
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What are 2 classifications of anemia based on cell hemoglobin content?

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Normochromic, hypochromic

33
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What are 4 kinds of anemia related to decreased erythrocyte production?

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  1. Iron deficiency
  2. Megaloblastic
  3. Chronic disease
  4. Aplastic
34
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What are 4 kinds of anemia related to increased erythrocyte destruction?

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  1. Immune related hemolytic
  2. Spherocytosis
  3. Sickle cell
  4. Thalassemias
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What are 4 possible causes for iron deficiency anemia with examples?

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  1. Iron loss (bleeding)
  2. Insufficiency dietary intake/absoprtion (celiac)
  3. Impaired iron storage (ferritin deficient, liver disease)
  4. Increased iron requirement (pregnancy)
36
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What are 3 unique clinical manifestations of iron deficiency anemia?

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  1. Koilonychia
  2. Atrophic glossitis
  3. Pica
37
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What does the lab test iron binding capacity indicate?

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Function of transferrin

38
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How does chronic disease cause anemia?

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Inflammation suppresses RBC synthesis

39
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Why does CKD in particular cause anemia?

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Impaired EPO production

40
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What is the primary cause of megaloblastic anemia?

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Vitamin B12 or folic acid deficiency impairs DNA synthesis/RBC maturation

41
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What is the morphological appearance of RBCs in megaloblastic anemia?

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Macrocytic, nucleated

42
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What is the consequence of the abnormal RBCs produced in megaloblastic anemia?

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They are destroyed prematurely

43
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What are 3 reasons for vitamin B12 deficiency?

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  1. Diet/absorption (vegan, celiac)
  2. Parasitic infection
  3. Lack of intrinsic factor
44
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What is the term for anemia caused by lack of intrinsic factor?

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Pernicious anemia

45
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What are 4 possible causes for lack of intrinsic factor?

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  1. Autoimmune attack of parietal cells
  2. Gastric surgery
  3. Chronic gastritis
  4. Lifestyle factors
46
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What are 2 possible reasons for folate deficiency?

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  1. Pregnancy
  2. Medication side effects
47
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What are 2 diagnostic results that would indicate pernicious anemia?

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  1. Autoantibodies against instrinsic factor/parietal cells
  2. Gastric atrophy
48
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What are 2 ways megaloblastic anemia due to folate deficiency differ from megaloblastic anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency?

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  1. Develops more rapidly
  2. Fewer neurological symptoms
49
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Which type of anemia is due to injury/reduction of hematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow?

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Aplastic anemia

50
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What are 5 possible causes for aplastic anemia?

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  1. Idiopathic (most common)
  2. Myelotoxins
  3. Viral infection
  4. Immune disorders
  5. Genetic (Fanconi’s)
51
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What are the 2 categories of hemolytic anemias based on etiology?

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  1. Intracorpuscular
  2. Extracorpuscular
52
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What are 3 signs of hemolytic anemia?

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  1. Splenomegaly
  2. Increased EPO
  3. Accumulation of Hgb degradation products
52
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What are

53
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What are 3 signs of megaloblastic anemia?

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  1. Abdo pain, GI upset
  2. Signs of hemolysis i.e. jaundice, splenomegaly
  3. Neurocognitive changes
54
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What 2 CBC/blood smear results would indicate megaloblastic anemia?

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  1. High MCV
  2. Macrocytic RBCs
55
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How are iron deficiency anemia, anemia of chronic disease, and megaloblastic anemia treated?

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  1. Supplements (iron, B12, folate)
  2. Treat underlying condition
  3. EPO (in CKD)
56
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What 2 CBC/blood smear results would indicate aplastic anemia?

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  1. Pancytopenia
  2. Normocytic RBCs
57
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What other diagnostic study can be performed to diagnose aplastic anemia?

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Bone marrow aspiration/biopsy

58
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What 2 CBC results would indicated hemolytic anemia?

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  1. Low RBCs
  2. High reticulocytes
59
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Other than CBC findings, what 3 lab findings would indicate hemolytic anemia?

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  1. Elevated bilirubin
  2. Elevated lactate dehydrogenase
  3. RBC binding antibodies
60
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What are 3 general treatments for hemolytic anemias?

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  1. Blood transfusion
  2. Splenectomy
  3. Immunosuppressants
61
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What is used to prevent hemolytic anemia in pregnant Rh-negative women?

62
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What type of hemolytic anemia involve a genetic mutation in membrane proteins, causing RBCs to become more fragile?

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Spherocytosis

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What is the prognosis for spherocytosis?

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Cured with splenectomy, but risk for infection

64
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Which type of hemolytic anemia involves a genetic mutation in Hgb beta chains, causing RBC distortion under hypoxic conditions?

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Sickle cell anemia

65
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What causes hemolytic crisis in sickle cell anemia?

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Sickled cells get stuck in microcirculation

66
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Other than general symptoms of hemolytic anemia, what is 1 major consequence of sickle cell anemia?

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Ischemia and infarction of major organs

67
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Which diagnostic test is used to detect abnormal types of hemoglobin such as HbS?

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Hemoglobin electrophoresis

68
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Other than general treatments for hemolytic anemias, what are 3 ways sickle cell anemia is treated?

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  1. Lifestyle changes (avoid infection and physical exertion)
  2. Hydroxyurea: stimulates production of fetal Hgb
  3. Bone marrow transplant
69
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Which type of hemolytic anemia involves genetic mutation of globin chain formation, impairing RBC structure and maturation?

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Thalassemia

70
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Other than general symptoms of hemolytic anemias, what are 2 signs of thalassemia?

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  1. Iron overload
  2. Skeletal changes
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What blood smear findings would indicate thalassemia?

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Microcytic, hypochromic RBCs

72
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What are 2 ways to treat thalassemia?

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  1. BMT
  2. Iron chelation

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