S18C226 - Anemia

Question 1

Macrocytic anemia: causes

Answer 1

• folate, vit b deficiency,
• hypothyroid
• EtOH
• liver dz
• phenytoin, valproate, trimethoprim, sulfamethoxazole, metformin, HIV meds (cause macrocytosis but not anemia)

Question 2

Microcytic anemia

Answer 2

• TAILS

- RDW high and ferritin normal - sideroblastic or chronic dz