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Pathophys Test 2
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Cause of
normochromic, normocytic anemia
Acute blood loss
Cause of
normochromic, macrocytic anemia
Folic acid or B12 deficiency
Cause of
hypochromic, microcytic anemia
Iron deficiency - parasitic infection or decreased dietary intake
Peptic ulcer - iron loss due to bleeding
Cause of
hemolytic anemia
Hereditary or acquired disorder
- Sickle cell anemia
-
Glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
- Anything that
increases oxidative stress to RBCs
, especially if
coupled with G6-P dehydrogenase
--> hemolytic anemia
-
Infections
-
Drugs
(antimalarial, sulfonamides)
- Ingestion of
fava beans
Know the
basic range of hematologic values
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Author
cgordon05
ID
12791
Card Set
Pathophys Test 2
Description
Hematopoietic system
Updated
2010-04-01T13:53:26Z
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