Hematology Flashcards
What is normal Hgb in women?
12-16
What is normal Hgb in men?
14-18
What is normal Hct in women?
37-47%
What is normal Hct in men?
40-54%
What is normal TIBC?
250-450
What is normal serum iron?
50-150
What is normal MCV?
80-100
Microcytic anemia is most commonly caused by what?
Iron deficiency anemia or thalassemia
Macrocytic anemia is most commonly caused by what?
B12 or folate deficiency, alcoholism, liver failure
Anemia of chronic disease causes what type of anemia?
Normocytic
Sickle cell disease causes what type of anemia?
Normocytic
What type of anemia is iron deficiency anemia?
Microcytic, hypochromic anemia
What is the leading cause of iron deficiency anemia?
Blood loss
Which anemia is characterized by having a high red cell distribution width?
Iron deficiency anemia
Low serum ferritin and high TIBC point to what?
Iron deficiency anemia
When should iron be given in relation to food?
1-2 hours after meals
Taking iron with juices high in what can increase absorption?
Vitamin C
What type of anemia is thalassemia?
Microcytic, hypochromic
What ethnicity is most likely to have thalassemia?
Asian
Are people with thalassemia minor heterozygous or homozygous for beta thalassemia?
Heterozygous
Which type of thalassemia is more common in adults?
Thalassemia minor
Which type of anemia is characterized by decreased alpha or beta hemoglobin chains?
Thalassemia