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Which of the following best describes the reticulocyte count in Aplastic Anemia?
Which of the following best describes the reticulocyte count in Aplastic Anemia?
- Increased reticulocyte count
- Normal reticulocyte count
- Fluctuating reticulocyte count
- Decreased reticulocyte count (correct)
What is a significant feature of Normocytic, Normochromic Anemias?
What is a significant feature of Normocytic, Normochromic Anemias?
- Decreased hematocrit
- High mean corpuscular volume (MCV)
- Normal or decreased reticulocyte count (correct)
- Increased hemoglobin levels
Which condition is NOT categorized under the associated conditions of increased reticulocyte count?
Which condition is NOT categorized under the associated conditions of increased reticulocyte count?
- Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss (correct)
- Porphyria
Which of the following correctly defines anemia?
Which of the following correctly defines anemia?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by bone marrow hypocellularity?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by bone marrow hypocellularity?
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Elevated ESR
Elevated ESR
An elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a sign of inflammation in the body.
Anemia
Anemia
A condition where there's a deficiency of red blood cells, hemoglobin, or packed red blood cell volume (hematocrit).
Normocytic, Normochromic Anemia
Normocytic, Normochromic Anemia
A type of anemia where the red blood cell size (mean corpuscular volume - MCV) and hemoglobin content per cell (mean corpuscular hemoglobin - MCHC) are normal.
Aplastic Anemia
Aplastic Anemia
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Reticulocyte count
Reticulocyte count
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Pancytopenia
Pancytopenia
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Reticulocytopenia
Reticulocytopenia
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Bone marrow hypocellularity
Bone marrow hypocellularity
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Hemolytic Anemia
Hemolytic Anemia
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Study Notes
Anemia Overview
- Anemia is not a disease, but a manifestation of a disease
- Defined as a decrease below normal of one or more of the following:
- Number of red blood cells
- Hemoglobin
- Packed red blood cell volume (hematocrit)
Classifications of Anemias
Normocytic, Normochromic Anemias
- MCV and MCHC are both normal
- Associated conditions:
- Normal or decreased reticulocyte count
- Aplastic anemia (rare, potentially deadly bone marrow failure)
- Kidney disease
- Acute blood loss
- Increased reticulocyte count:
- Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH)
- PCH (Donath-Landsteiner hemolytic anemia)
- Sickle cell disease
- Porphyria
- Enzyme deficiencies (G6PD, PK)
- Other hemolytic anemias
Aplastic Anemia
- Described as a rare but potentially deadly bone marrow failure syndrome
- Characteristic features:
- Pancytopenia (marked decrease in RBCs, WBCs, and platelets)
- Reticulocytopenia
- Bone marrow hypocellularity
- Depletion of hematopoietic stem cells
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Explore the different types and classifications of anemia, including normocytic, normochromic anemias, and aplastic anemia. Understand the underlying conditions and laboratory findings associated with these disorders. This quiz is essential for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of hematology.
