Haematinics Flashcards
1
Q
microcytic anaemia
A
MCV<80fL iron deficiency anaemia of chronic disease copper deficiency acquired sideroblastic anaemia lead poisoning
2
Q
normocytic anaemia
A
MCV 80-100fL acute haemorrhage or haemolysis renal failure anaemia of chronic disease combined nutritional deficiencies marrow disorders malignancy
3
Q
microcytic anaemia
A
MCV>100fL hypothyroidism B12/folate deficiency liver disease ETOH compensated haemolysis/haemorrhage marrow disorder pregnancy drugs
4
Q
treatment for iron deficiency
A
iron, oral or parenteral
5
Q
treatment for renal failure
A
erythropoetin
6
Q
B12/folate deficiency treatment
A
B12, folate
7
Q
iron form more well absorbed
A
Fe2+ not Fe3+
8
Q
acidic pH of stomach
A
reductive, maintains Fe2+
9
Q
Fe in many foods is not absorbable because
A
it is complexed with phytates or phosphates
10
Q
Fe replacement
A
oral
11
Q
antacids
A
cause oxifation to Fe3+ making it not absorbable
12
Q
iron preparations are best taken
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on an empty stomach
13
Q
antibiotics that complex with iron
A
tetracycline, and fluoquinolones
14
Q
adverse effects of Fe
A
gastrointestinal intolerance
hypersensitivity
15
Q
overdose of iron
A
serious, early GI irritation, later multi system failure and death
