Anemias: Clinical Pearls and Types
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What is the most common cause of Microcytic/hypochromic anemia?

  • Folate deficiency
  • Vitamin B12 deficiency
  • Iron deficiency anemia (correct)
  • Chronic kidney disease

    • Which type of anemia is associated with decreased iron intake and increased needs during pregnancy or growth?

  • Thalassemia
  • Pernicious anemia
  • Iron deficiency anemia (correct)
  • Anemia of chronic disease

    • What lab result is typically increased in Iron Deficiency Anemia?

  • Elevated Serum Ferritin levels
  • High Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)
  • Increased Red Blood Cell Distribution Width (RDW) (correct)
  • High Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)

    • What formula is commonly used to calculate the ideal body weight (IBW) for females?

    <p>$LBW = 45.5 kg + 2.3 kg \times \text{height in inches}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom associated with Macrocytic/normochromic anemias?

    <p>Increased Red Blood Cell Distribution Width (RDW)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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