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.