Anemia Quiz

What is the most common type of anemia

Iron deficiency anemia

What are some common symptoms/signs of iron deficiency anemia

• Shortness of breath (lack of oxygen)

• Pale palms and conjunctiva

• smooth tongue and dry corners of the mouth

What are some blood tests that can diagnose Iron deficiency anemia

• CBC (complete blood count)

• Serum ferritin (low = not good)

• Serum iron (iron in the blood)

What anemia is characterized by a B12 deficiency

Pernicious anemia

What is required to absorb B12

intrinsic factor

What could cause pernicious anemia

• Genetics

• Partial/complete removal of stomach (because lining can’t produce intrinsic factor)

What are some symptoms with pernicious anemia

(Occur when Hemoglobin drops below 7 grams)

• weakness

• paresthesia (tingling) in feet or fingers

• Beefy red tongue

• Gait (walking) disturbances

What is a way to diagnose pernicious anemia

Schilling test

Which type of anemia is genetic

sickle cell

Which type of anemia has no cure

sickle cell

What does sickle cell anemia cause

• vascular occlusions (closing)

• PAIN

• organ infarction (deterioration)

Sickle cell symptoms

• pallor (paleness)

• Fatigue

• Jaundice

• Irratibility

• Pain

What is hemolytic anemia

your body destroys red blood cells faster than it can replace them

What type of anemia does excessive hemolysis cause

hemolytic anemia

(more hemolysis, more anemia symptoms)

Hemolytic anemia symptoms

• Jaundice

• In severe cases, bone deformation

What type of anemia is a bone marrow issue

Aplastic anemia

What is aplastic anemia

Insufficient number of RBCs, WBCs and platelets

What is the cause of aplastic anemia

• idiopathic (arises randomly)

• Radiation/chemicals

What will a patient with aplastic anemia present with

loss of clotting

• nose bleeds

• Excessive bleeding with mensuration

• Cuts that wont heal and keep bleeding

What evaluates aplastic anemia

bone marrow biopsy