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What is the clinical definition of anemia?

Hematocrit value below the appropriate reference range (correct)
Hemoglobin value above 14 g/dL
Hemoglobin value above 12 g/dL in adult non-pregnant women
Hematocrit value above 14 g/L in adult men

In which category does anemia belong?

Respiratory disorders
Infectious diseases
Hematological disorders (correct)
Gastrointestinal disorders

How can anemia be classified?

Based on genetic factors
Based on demographic factors
Based on clinical symptoms
Morphological Approach and Kinetic Approach (correct)

What are the hemoglobin values that define anemia in adult men?

Less than 14 g/dL (140 g/L) Signup and view all the answers

What is the hemoglobin level that defines anemia in adult non-pregnant women?

Less than 12 g/dL Signup and view all the answers

What is the clinical significance of anemia according to the text?

It is not a diagnosis; it is a laboratory abnormality that requires explanation. Signup and view all the answers

How is anemia defined in adult pregnant women based on hemoglobin levels?

Less than 11 g/dL Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate hemoglobin level that defines anemia in newborns?

Less than 14 g/dL Signup and view all the answers

What is the clinical significance of anemia?

Anemia is not a diagnosis; it is a laboratory abnormality that requires explanation. Signup and view all the answers

How would you define anemia based on hematocrit values?

Anemia is defined clinically as a blood hematocrit value that is below the appropriate reference range for the patient. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two perspectives based on which anemia can be classified?

<ol> <li>Morphological Approach</li> <li>Kinetic Approach (Pathophysiologic)</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers