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Define Anemia (Objective)
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Describe the pathophysiologic basis of symptoms and signs of anemia including general and entity specific findings (Objective) |
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What are the three questions you will ask when evaluating patients with anemia?
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1. 2. 3. |
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Discuss the utility of the CBC, especialy MCV and RDW, in evaluation of anemia.
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In a tabular format, discuss the indices-based classification of anemia.
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Discuss the role of these in the evaluation of anemia: a) Peripheral smear review b) Reticulocyte count c) Bone marrow examination
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List four traps in anemia diagnosis.
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1. 2. 3. 4. |
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Recognize classic morphologic findings (photographs) of peripheral blood appearance of major entities in anemia (Iron deficiency anemia, thalassemia, megaloblastic anemia, hemolysis). (objective) |
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What is the lifespan of adult RBCs? |
120 days or 4 months |
