Flashcards in Hematology Deck (27)
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cytic
cells
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chromic
color
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Microcytic
< 80 fl
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Normocytic
80-96 fl
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Macrocytic
> 96 fl
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On a CBC the size of RBCs is described as?
MCV (mean corpuscular volume)
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On a CBC the hemoglobin content "color" of RBCs is described by the?
MCH (mean corpuscular hemoglobin)
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Hgb range
11-15
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Hct range
33-45%
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RDW means?
The degree of variation in RBC size
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Abnormal RDW
> 15%
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serum iron
measure of the iron in circulation
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serum ferritin
measure of iron in storage
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reticulocyte count
indicates the ability of the bone marrow to produce RBCs (body's response)
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peripheral smear
a visual description of the RBCs
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TIBC (transferrin)
Total iron binding capacity (think egg carton)
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Iron deficiency anemia
microcytic hypochromic anemia
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How long should iron be replaced for?
4-6 months
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Anemia of chronic disease
mild to moderate normocytic or microcytic, normochromic anemia (think early death)
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Other findings in anemia of chronic disease
Serum Fe low but TIBC and serum ferritin normal.
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Thalassemia
miscrocytic, hypochromic anemia but normal RDW, serum Fe, TIBC, and serum ferritin
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Tx for thalassemia
No inappropriate iron consumption
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What anemia should be a joint screening
B12 and folate
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Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia
Macrocytic, often normochromic, anemia
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Neurological defects if B12 improves when?
5-10 days
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petechiae purpura
Non blanching lesions common with B12 def.
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