Pregnancy randoms Flashcards

1
Q

Hb level for anemia in pregnancy? MCC of anemia in pregnancy?

A

Hb < 10.5 g/dL

SEVERE is <7

Iron deficiency anemia

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2
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Other causes of anemia in pregnancy?

A

Hemoglobinopathies

-Thalassemias (quantitative defects)

Alpha has inc HbF

Beta has inc HbA2

  • Sickle cell has inc in HbS
  • G6PD–> might have hemolysis triggered by nitrofurantoin (a UTI drug), sulfonamides, or antimalarials
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3
Q

MCC of megaloblastic anemia in pregnancy?

A

Folate deficiency

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4
Q

Rx for mild anemias in pregnancy?

A

Trial of iron supplementation, reassess.

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5
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PANCYTOPENIA finding in pregnancy labs?

A

Acute leukemia!

Bone marrow biopsy should be done

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