Anemias in Children Lecture

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What is the definition of anemia in healthy children?

  • Increase in hemoglobin concentration above normal range
  • Reduction of platelet count below normal range
  • Reduction of hemoglobin concentration or RBC volume below normal range (correct)
  • Increase in white blood cell count above normal range

Which organization uses specific hemoglobin thresholds to define anemia in children?

  • American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
  • World Health Organization (WHO) (correct)
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH)
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

What is the main focus of the lecture on anemias in children?

  • Epidemiology of anemias
  • Approach to the anemic child (correct)
  • Prevention of anemias
  • Treatment of anemias

Which type of anemia is characterized by a reduction in hemoglobin and RBC volume?

<p>Iron Deficiency Anemia (D)</p>
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What is the significance of reticulocytosis in the differential diagnosis of anemia?

<p>Indicates increased production of RBCs (A)</p>
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