Hemetology Flashcards
1
Q
Three causes of anemia.
A
Hemorrhage, increased destruction, decreased production
2
Q
How long does it take to show signs of regeneration in the blood?
A
2-4 days
3
Q
What are signs of cell regeneration?
A
Polychromasia, nrbcs
4
Q
Clinical signs of anemia?
A
Pale mm, tachycardia, tachypneia, dyspnea, murmur
5
Q
What blood work works for anemia?
A
MCV (mean cell volume), MCHC (color)
6
Q
What is blood composed of?
A
Rbcs, WBCs, platelets, plasma
