1. Introduction

Question 1

Definition of anemia

Answer 1

Reduction in circulating RBC mass

Question 2

Criteria for anemia

Answer 2

1. Men: Hb < 13.5 g/dL

2. Women: Hb < 12 g/dL

Question 3

Classification of anemia by morphology

Answer 3

1. Microcytic anemia
2. Normocytic anemia
3. Macrocytic anemia

Question 4

Clinical presentation of anemia

Answer 4

1. Asymptomatic
2. Pallor
3. Exertional dyspnea and fatigue
4. Pica
5. Worsening of angina pectoris
6. Features of hyperdynamic state
   - Bounding pulses
   - Tachycardia/palpitations
   - Flow murmur
   - Possibly heart failure
7. Features of extra medullary hematopoiesis may be present in certain severe, chronic forms of anemia
   - Hepatosplenomegaly
   - Paravertebral mass
   - Widening of diploid spaces of the skull