haemotology

Question 1

causes of microcytic anaemia

Answer 1

iron deficiency
chronic inflammatory disease
thalassaemia

Question 2

causes of normocytic anaemia

Answer 2

haemolytic anaemia
aplastic anaemia

Question 3

causes of macrocytic anaemia (megaloblastic)

Answer 3

b12 deficiency
folate deficiency
drug induced

Question 4

causes of macrocytic anaemia (non megaloblastic)

Answer 4

alcohol abuse
hypothyroidism
pregnancy

Question 5

causes of anaemia caused by a reduction in erythropoiesis

Answer 5

aplastic anaemia
CKD
hypothyroidism
b12 deficiency
iron deficiency

Question 6

causes of anaemia due to blood loss

Answer 6

periods
trauma

Question 7

causes of anaemia due to intravascular haemolysis

Answer 7

DIC
TTP
mechanical heart valve