Hypochromic Anemias: Iron Deficiency

Question 1

What are three types of anemia?

Answer 1

macrocytic

normocytic normochromic

microcytic hypochromic

Question 2

What is macrocytic anemia?

Answer 2

defective nuclear maturation; low oxygen production

Question 3

What is normocytic normochromic anemia?

Answer 3

Result of:

acute blood loss

hemolytic

renal failure- erythropoietin goes now= lower rbc production

chronic disease

Question 4

What is cause of microcytic hypochromic anemia?

Answer 4

iron deficiency

Question 5

What are signs and symptoms of anemia?

Answer 5

lower oxygen carry capacity

increase heart rate

higher stroke volmume

systolic murmurs

angina pectoris

high-output congestive heart failure

pulmonary congestion

ascities and edema

Question 6

What are hypochromic anemias?

Answer 6

those w/ lower iron

iron deficiency is the common nutritional anemia in humans

caused by:

inadequate iron intake

malabsorption through gi tract

chronic blood loss

increase requirment during pregancy (Fe2/3+)

Question 7

What are the symptoms of iron deficiency?

Answer 7

fatigue

exertional SOB

tachycaridia- compensation of the heart

pallor, headache, glossitis-swelling of the tongue

koilonychia (spoon nails)

lower cognitive function

pica: abnormal craving to chew on ice/chalk/crayon or dirt