Identify the Anemia
A patient with low hemoglobin, low ferritin, low iron, and pica most likely has what type of anemia?
Iron-deficiency anemia
What lab value best reflects iron stores in the body?
Ferritin
Craving ice (pica) is commonly associated with what type of anemia?
Iron-deficiency anemia
Chronic blood loss from the GI tract is a common cause of which anemia?
Iron-deficiency anemia
What is the priority nursing intervention for a patient with iron-deficiency anemia?
Iron supplementation and dietary education
A patient with macrocytic anemia, glossitis, and a low folate level has what diagnosis?
Folate deficiency anemia
An MCV of 70 fL suggests what type of anemia classification?
Microcytic anemia
Numbness, tingling, and difficulty walking point toward which deficiency?
Vitamin B12
In anemia of chronic disease, iron is present but unavailable due to what process?
Inflammation and iron sequestration
Which medication is commonly prescribed for patients with sickle cell disease to reduce crises?
Hydroxyurea
Normocytic anemia with elevated ferritin and elevated CRP is most consistent with what type of anemia?
Anemia of chronic disease
Elevated methylmalonic acid (MMA) is most associated with deficiency of which vitamin?
Vitamin B12
Pain crises, swelling of hands and feet, and fever are hallmark findings of which anemia?
Sickle cell anemia
Sickle cell anemia is caused by an abnormal shape of red blood cells due to what type of disorder?
Genetic hemoglobin disorder
What lab value should be closely monitored in a patient with aplastic anemia due to bleeding risk?
Platelet count
A patient with pancytopenia (low RBCs, WBCs, and platelets) following a viral illness likely has what condition?
Aplastic anemia
A very low reticulocyte count suggests a problem with what body system?
Bone marrow production
Easy bruising and bleeding gums are concerning for what complication seen in aplastic anemia?
Low platelet count (thrombocytopenia)
Aplastic anemia occurs when what structure fails to produce blood cells?
Bone marrow
Which specialist is most appropriate to consult for complex anemia management?
Hematologist
Severe anemia with sickle-shaped red blood cells and recurrent pain crises indicates what diagnosis?
Sickle cell anemia
Which anemia is most likely when ferritin is high but serum iron is normal or low?
Anemia of chronic disease
Glossitis and a “beefy red tongue” are most commonly seen in which two deficiencies?
Folate and Vitamin B12 deficiency
A vegetarian diet without proper supplementation increases risk for which two anemias?
Folate deficiency and Vitamin B12 deficiency
What outcome best indicates improvement in anemia after treatment?
Increased hemoglobin and improved symptoms