S18C226 - Anemia Flashcards
1
Q
Macrocytic anemia: causes
A
- folate, vit b deficiency,
- hypothyroid
- EtOH
- liver dz
- phenytoin, valproate, trimethoprim, sulfamethoxazole, metformin, HIV meds (cause macrocytosis but not anemia)
2
Q
Microcytic anemia
A
- TAILS
- RDW high and ferritin normal - sideroblastic or chronic dz
