8 Questions
Which symptom is commonly associated with anemia?
Fatigue
Which morphological classification of anemia has normal MCHC and high MCV?
Normochromic, macrocytic anemia
What is a potential cause of excessive blood cell destruction leading to anemia?
Hemolytic anemia
Which of the following is NOT a morphological classification of anemia?
Hyperchromic, microcytic anemia
What type of anemia is associated with low MCHC and low MCV?
Hypochromic, microcytic anemia
Which condition is a cause of normochromic, normocytic anemia?
Advanced kidney disease
Folate deficiency anemia falls under which morphological classification?
Normochromic, macrocytic anemia
Which of the following is a symptom of anemia?
Insomnia
Study Notes
Anemia
- Anemia is characterized by a decrease in normal number of red blood cells (RBCs) or less than normal quantity of hemoglobin in the blood, accompanied by symptoms such as fatigue, loss of energy, tachycardia, difficulty concentrating, dizziness, and pale skin.
- Insomnia can also be a symptom of anemia.
- There are three classes of anemia:
Classification of Anemia
- Excessive blood loss:
- Acute and chronic hemorrhage
- Ulcers
- Hemorrhoids
- Gastritis
- Cancer
- Excessive bleeding due to use of NSAIDS (e.g. aspirin)
- Excessive blood cell destruction:
- Hemolytic anemia
- Hereditary spherocytosis
- G6PD deficiency anemia
- Sickle cell anemia
- Thalassemia
- Enlarged spleen (splenomegaly) trapping red blood cells and destroying them before their circulating time is up
- Deficient red blood cell production:
- Iron deficiency anemia
- Pernicious anemia
- Aplastic anemia
- Advanced kidney disease
Morphological Classification
- Normochromic, normocytic anemia (normal MCHC, normal MCV):
- Anemia of chronic disease
- Advanced kidney disease
- Liver disease
- Malignancy
- Severe inflammation and infection
- Sickle cell anemia
- Hereditary spherocytosis
- G6PD deficiency anemia
- Anemia of acute hemorrhage
- Aplastic anemia
- Anemia during pregnancy
- Hypochromic, microcytic anemia (low MCHC, low MCV):
- Iron deficiency anemia
- Thalassemias
- Normochromic, macrocytic anemia (normal MCHC, high MCV):
- Pernicious anemia
- Folate deficiency anemia
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