Pediatric anemia group questions Flashcards
1
Q
when is tachycardia a finding in anemia?
A
more common in decompensated or acute anemia
2
Q
does leukemia cause a microcyctic, macrocytic, or normocytic anemia?
A
normocytic
3
Q
what are conditions that could lead to a microcytic anemia?
A
- iron deficiency
- B thalassemia trait
- lead poisoning
4
Q
what lab value helps differentiate between disorders of production and disorders of increased destruction?
A
reticulocyte
