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Define Polycythemia.
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increase RBC count
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What is the MVC?
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average volume of RBC ~about 76-100
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What is the MCH?
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average content of Hb/ RBC (27-33)
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What are 4 clinical features of anemia?
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1-weakness
2- Dyspnea 3- pale skin and mucousal membranes 4- tachycardia |
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T or F: During hemorrhage, a patient is usually normocytic and normochromic.
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true
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Hemolytic anemia is described as ____.
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increased destruction of RBC
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Will you see erythropoiesis in hemolytic anemia?
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yes, trying to compensate fro the destruction
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