Types of Anemia
Anemia caused by decreased RBC production
What is hypoproliferative anemia?
Most common symptom of anemia
What is fatigue?
Genetic disorder causing sickle-shaped RBCs
What is sickle cell disease?
Low neutrophil count increases risk for this
What is infection?
Low platelets increase risk for this
What is bleeding?
Anemia caused by RBC destruction
What is hemolytic anemia?
Yellowing of skin seen in hemolytic anemia
What is jaundice?
Enzyme deficiency triggered by drugs or fava beans
What is G6PD deficiency?
Most important lab to determine infection risk in neutropenia
What is ANC (absolute neutrophil count)?
Life-threatening condition with simultaneous clotting and bleeding
What is DIC?
This anemia is most commonly caused by iron deficiency
What is microcytic anemia?
Cracks at the corners of the mouth seen in anemia
What is angular cheilitis?
Condition where immune system destroys RBCs
What is immune hemolytic anemia?
ANC level indicating highest infection risk
What is less than 500?
Most important priority in treating DIC
What is treat the underlying cause?
This anemia presents with neurologic symptoms and macrocytic cells
What is vitamin B12 deficiency anemia?
Spoon-shaped nails seen in iron deficiency
What is koilonychia?
Genetic disorder causing abnormal hemoglobin chain production
What is thalassemia?
Low lymphocyte count condition
What is lymphopenia?
Inherited clotting disorder involving factor VIII deficiency
What is hemophilia A?
This anemia results from decreased erythropoietin in CKD
What is anemia of renal disease?
A smooth, red tongue seen in B12 deficiency
What is glossitis?
Classic lab finding in hemolytic anemia indicating marrow response
What is increased reticulocyte count?
FIRST sign of infection in neutropenic patient
What is fever?
Most common inherited bleeding disorder
What is von Willebrand disease?