Flashcards in S18C226 - Anemia Deck (2)
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1
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Macrocytic anemia: causes
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- folate, vit b deficiency,
- hypothyroid
- EtOH
- liver dz
- phenytoin, valproate, trimethoprim, sulfamethoxazole, metformin, HIV meds (cause macrocytosis but not anemia)
2
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Microcytic anemia
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- TAILS
- RDW high and ferritin normal - sideroblastic or chronic dz
