Nonhemolytic, normocytic anemia Flashcards
1
Q
Nonhemolytic means?
A
Normal Reticulocytes
2
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Anemia of Chronic Disease?
A
Inflammation=>hepcidin=>inhibits iron transport (by binding to ferroportin)=>decreased Iron release from macrophages
3
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Anemia of Chronic Disease associated with?
A
Other immune inflammatory conditions
4
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Anemia of chronic disease Findings?
A
Decreased iron, Decreased TIBC, Increased ferritin and Increased FEP
5
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Anemia of chronic disease Tx?
A
EPO
6
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Aplastic Anemia?
A
Pancytopenia characterized by severe anemia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia
7
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Aplastic Anemia Cell Morphology?
A
Normal Cell Morphology but hypocellular bone marrow with fatty infiltration (dry bone tap)
