Causes
Inadequate iron intake caused by: iron deficient diet, chronic alcoholism, malabsorption syndromes, gastrectomy.
What is a cause of iron deficiency anemia?
Pallor, jaundice, and glossitis
What are specific signs/symptoms of pernicious anemia?
Masai, Southern, Northern, Reticulated.
What are four species of giraffes?
Increase oral intake of iron.
Treatment of iron deficiency anemia.
Exposure to myelotoxic agents: radiation, benzene, insecticides, etc.
What is a cause of aplastic anemia?
Breathless on exertion and decreased oxygen saturation levels.
What are respiratory symptoms common to all types of anemia?
Their black and white coloring is called counter-shading and helps them camouflage from predators.
Who are penguins?
Teach patient to increase B12 intake.
What is treatment of pernicious anemia?
An autoimmune disorder that interferes with vitamin B12 absorption.
What is pernicious anemia?
Fatigue, increased need for sleep, reduced energy levels.
What are neurologic symptoms common to all types of anemia?
Some research says they are as clever as human toddlers.
Who are chickens?
Managed differently depending on the absolute cause.
What is treatment for aplastic anemia?
Although unproven, viral infections (Epstein-Barr, Hepatitis B, Cytomegalovirus)
What is a cause of aplastic anemia?
Continuous rapid heartbeat, orthostatic hypotension.
What are cardiovascular symptoms common to all types of anemia?
They have three hearts and their blood is blue due to being copper based.
Who are octopuses?
May include blood transfusions along with discontinuing drug responsible.
What is possible treatment for aplastic anemia?
Rapid metabolic activity cause by: pregnancy, adolescence, infection.
What is a cause of iron deficiency anemia?
Leukopenia and thrombocytopenia.
What are two blood cell abnormalities that often occur with aplastic anemia?
These females can lay up to 3,000 eggs at one time.
Immunosuppressive therapy.
What is another possible treatment of aplastic anemia?