Ch 77: Anemia and Polycythemia Flashcards
1
Q
The presence of an anemia with an inappropriately low reticulocyte production index, macro- or microcytosis on smear, and abnormal red cell indices suggests a….
A
….maturation disorder.
p. 398
2
Q
Maturation disorders are divided into two categories:
A
nuclear maturation defects
cytoplasmic maturation defects
(p. 398)
3
Q
Nuclear maturation defects result from _______ __ or _____ ____ deficiency, ____ ______, or _____________.
A
vitamin B12 or folic acid
drug damage
myelodysplasia
(p. 398)
