Types of Anemia Flashcards
1
Q
microcytic anemias
A
TAILS: T - thalassemia A - anemia of chronic disease I - iron L - lead poisoning S - spherocytosis (hereditary spherocytosis)
2
Q
macrocytic anemias
A
B12 deficiency
folate deficiency
3
Q
hemolytic
A
G6PD deficiency
autoimmune hemolytic anemia
PK deficiency
sickle cell
4
Q
normocytic
A
anemia due to renal dysfunction
endocrine-related anemia
sideroblastic anemia
malnutrition caused by lack of protein and calories
5
Q
macrocytic or microcytic?
B12 deficiency
A
macrocytic
6
Q
macrocytic or microcytic?
anemia of chronic disease
A
microcytic
7
Q
macrocytic or microcytic?
lead intoxication
A
microcytic
8
Q
macrocytic or microcytic?
folate deficiency
A
macrocytic
9
Q
macrocytic or microcytic?
thalassemia
A
microcytic
10
Q
macrocytic or microcytic?
hereditary spherocytosis
A
microcytic