Iron Deficiency Anaemia Flashcards
1
Q
Below what g/dL does Hb need to be to be classified as anaemia?
A
- 5 men
11. 5 women
2
Q
What are two signs of chronic IDA
A
Koilonychia (spooning of nails) Atrophic glossitis (smooth, glossy tongue)
3
Q
One of the ways of getting IDA is loss of HB, what are 3 ways of this occurring?
A
Menorrhagia
GI bleed
Hookworm
4
Q
One of the ways of getting IDA is poor iron absorption, what are 2 ways of this occurring?
A
Coeliac
Crohns
5
Q
Blood tests for IDA?
A
FBC, haematinics
6
Q
Other than bloods what other investigations can you do for IDA?
A
GI endoscopies
7
Q
Treatment for IDA?
A
Ferrous sulphate 200mg TDS
8
Q
Main side effect of ferrous sulphate?
A
GI upset
