Anemia

How long is the complete maturation process for a RBC?

Erythropoeitin (EPO) initiates and stimulates production of RBCs

Which lab test shows the actual volume of RBCs in a unit of whole blood

Which lab test is useful in distinguishing between microcytosis anemia and hypochromia anemia?

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Microcytic anemias are caused by impaired Hct synthesis.

TIBC is decreased in iron deficiency.

Which lab test is the best indicator of iron deficiency or iron overload?

Iron is best absorbed on an empty stomach.

Body does not store much vitamin B12 so it is easy and quick to become vitamin B12 deficient.

Which of the following lab values are low in vitamin B12 deficiency?

What types of foods have high folate levels?

Which anemia includes neurological manifestations?

How long are patients given folate for treatment of Folic Acid deficiency anemia?

Which of the following is a hemoglobin variant that causes manifestations of sickle cell disease when paired with HbS but does not when paired with itself?

At what age are people screened for sickle cell anemia

How does hydroxyurea work?

What should always be given with hydroyurea?

AJ is s 25 yo African American female who has sickle cell anemia and has had 2 severe pain crises in the past year. She is a good candidate for hydroxyurea.

If toxicity from hydroxyurea occurs, hydroxyurea should be D/C forever.

What is the only therapy that can cure sickle cell disease and should it be used for everyone?

Which of the following sickle cell complications result in an acute decrease in Hgb with decreased reticulocyte count and transient suppression of RBC production in response to bacterial or viral infection?