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Which anemia presents with decreased MCV - microcytoisis and increased RDW
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Iron deficiency anemia
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Which anemia presents with decreased MCV microcytosis and normal RDW
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Thalassemia
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Which anemias present with increased MCV (macrocytosis): (3)
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Folate deficiency
Folic Acid deficiency Vit B12 deficiency |
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Which anemias are considered normocytosis, normochromic? (2)
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acute blood loss
anemia of chronic disease |
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What is usually the first abnormal sign of anemia:
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increased RDW
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pernicious anemia results in:
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B12 deficiency
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Pernicious anemia is a micro or macrocytic anemia
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Macrocytic
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which anemia has neurologic symptoms
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B12 deficiency
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Ferritin level and Serum Iron is low in:
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iron deficiency
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ferritin level and Serum Iron is normal to high in
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thalassemia
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genetic hemolytic anemia
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sickle cell anemia
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Most common cause of folic acid deficiency anemia?
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inadequate dietary intake - overcooking vegetables, low citrus intake
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what is the best absorbed iron supplement
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ferrous sulfate
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how long should you wait between taking antacid and taking iron supplement
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4 hours
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