Pediatrics: Hematology Flashcards
1
Q
reduction in the total number of RBC in the circulating blood or in quality or quantity of hemoglobin
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Anemia
2
Q
General signs of anemia
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Fatigue, pallor, dyspnea, tachycardia
severe anemia may lead to angina if oxygen supply to the heart is insufficient
Chronic severe anemia may cause CHF
3
Q
termed Megaloblastic anemias
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Macrocytic-Normochromic Anemias
4
Q
Characterized by very large nucleated, immature RBC but normal hemoglobin concentrations
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Macrocytic-Normochromic Anemias
5
Q
Results in Vitamin B12 deficiency
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Pernicious Anemia
6
Q
Treatment for Pernicious Anemia
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Parenteral or high oral doses of Vitamin B12
7
Q
Decrease in bone marrow production
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Acquired Aplastic Anemia
8
Q
Most common anemia in infancy and childhood
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Iron-Deficiency Anemia
