Hematologic System Disorders and Treatments - Microcytic Anemia

Question 1

Microcytic anemia is characterized by the formation of ____

Answer 1

Tiny RBCs

Question 2

The main causes of microcytic anemia are ____ and ____

Answer 2

• Iron deficiency

* Lead poisoning

Question 3

Mild forms of iron deficiency anemia can be treated by ____. The most commonly used medications to treat iron deficiency are ____

Answer 3

• Increasing the iron-rich food in your diet

* Iron supplements

Question 4

Iron deficiency refers to the improper intake of ____ or ____ leading to iron deficiency

Answer 4

• Iron

* Chronic diseases

Question 5

Common medications for treatment of microcytic or iron deficiency anemia are:

Answer 5

• Ferrous sulfate (Feosol)
• Ferrous fumarate (Ferro-Sequesl)
• Ferrous gluconate (Fergon)
• Polysaccharide iron complex (Niferex)

Question 6

____ is generally recommended, along with ____ to increase its absorption from the GI tract

Answer 6

• Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

* Iron