FBC Flashcards
1
Q
what are the causes of microcytic anaemia
A
sideroblastic anaemia
iron deficiency
thalassaemia
2
Q
what are the causes of normocytic anaemia
A
acute blood loss haemolytic anaemia sickle cell hypothyroidism aplastic anaemia mylodysplasia leukaemia
3
Q
is chronic disease normocyctic, micro or macrocytic
A
can be micro or normo cytic
4
Q
what are the causes of macrocytic anaemia
A
B12 folate alcohol reticulocytosis liver disease pregnancy
5
Q
what other tests can you do
A
haematinics (b12, folate, ferritin) iron studies TFTs blood film bone marrow HB electrophoresis bilirubin
6
Q
what can cause iron deficiency anaemia
A
chronic blood loss
increase demand (pregnancy)
decreased absorption
poor intake
7
Q
how is B12 absorbed
A
intrinsic factor
from terminal ileum
8
Q
what causes folate deficiency
A
poor diet alcoholism increased requirement malabsorption durgs
9
Q
when should you consider a transfusion
A
if HB is less than 70
10
Q
what can cause high neutrophils
A
bacterial infection inflammation necrosis steroids malaignancy
