Production Defect Anemia

Question 1

inadequate erythropoiesis with or without factor def

Answer 1

normocytic-normochromic (occasionally hypochromic)

Question 2

cause of normocytic-normochromic (occasionally hypochromic)

Answer 2

hypoplastic bone marrow

effect of systemic dz on normal marrow

Question 3

conditions affect marrow directly by replacement of or toxic depression of cellular elements

Answer 3

hypoplastic marrow

Question 4

peripheral pancytopenia and platelets due to a def. of bone marrow cell precursors without cytologic cell abnormality or replacement by tumor or fibrosis

Answer 4

aplastic anemia

Question 5

causes of hypoplastic marrow

Answer 5

agents that damage marrow
effects of some med that do not ordinarily cause cell defects
autoimmune component

Question 6

in many chronic dz SI and TIBC are both _____

Answer 6

decreased