dialysis, increase in erythrocytes, normal RBC, low HCT, HBG
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Pernicious Anemia
NEUROLOGICAL, B12 deficiency through malabsorption, macrocytic, megaloblastic
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Folate deficiency
macrocytic, normochromic; lack of folate needs 6 month supply to deplete, bad diet, excessive alcohol, pregnancy, supply must first deplete, folic acid necessary for heme molecule and DNA
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Iron deficiency
hypochromic, microcytic; lack of iron, chronic bleeding, diet, must deplete 6 month supply, must receive at least 6 months to build back up supply