1
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3 types of Anemia based on MCV
A
- microcytic
- normocytic
- macrocytic
2
Q
What is commonly affected in microcytic anemia?
A
Hemoglobin function or synthesis
3
Q
Disorder that causes defective globin chain?
A
Thalassemia
4
Q
3 causes of defective Heme synthesis?
A
- anemia of chronic disease
- Iron deficiency (late)
- lead poisoning
5
Q
Two types of normocytic anemia.
A
- Nonhemolytic
- Hemolytic
6
Q
4 main causes of Nonhemolytic, normocytic anemia?
A
- iron deficiency (early)
- anemia of chronic disease
- aplastic anemia
- CKD
7
Q
5 common causes of hemolytic, normocytic anemia?
A
- Hereditary spherocytosis
- G6PD deficiency
- Pyruvate kinase deficiency
- sickle cell anemia
- HbC disease
8
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Two types of macrocytic anemia?
A
- megaloblastic
- nonmegaloblastic
9
Q
Two common causes of macrocytic, megaloblastic anemia by affecting DNA synthesis?
A
- Folate deficiency
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
10
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Two causes of macrocytic, nonmegaloblastic anemia?
A
- liver disease
- chronic alcohol overuse
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