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
2
Q
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
3
Q
MCC of megaloblastic anemia in pregnancy?
A
Folate deficiency
4
Q
Rx for mild anemias in pregnancy?
A
Trial of iron supplementation, reassess.
5
Q
PANCYTOPENIA finding in pregnancy labs?
A
Acute leukemia!
Bone marrow biopsy should be done