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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?
What is a significant feature of Normocytic, Normochromic Anemias?
What is a significant feature of Normocytic, Normochromic Anemias?
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?
Which of the following correctly defines anemia?
Which of the following correctly defines anemia?
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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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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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Description
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.
