Name That Anemia
MCV: High
RDW: High
7 months pregnant
Does not eat grains
Folic Acid
Macro
Class of medications that near fully inhibits stomach acid secretion to prevent cobalamin release from food, resulting in B12 deficiency.
Proton Pump Inhibitors
This class of medications is known to contribute to iron deficiency anemia in the elderly through its mechanism to cause bleeding ulcers and impair iron absorption. This class of medications has a designation on the beers list.
NSAIDs
This children's toy that is primarily marketed to young girls with large playsets, multiple dolls, large dollhouses, and vehicles was put on sale on this day in 1961
What is Barbie
Low RBC, Low WBC, Low HCT, Low HGB, Low Platelets, Low reticulocyte count
Aplastic Anemia
Folate antagonist in the antibiotic, Bactrim, that is known to cause folate deficiency and folic acid anemia
Trimethoprim
Some evidence supports taking this with iron tablets for better iron absorption in the elderly.
Orange Juice
OJ
Vitamin C
Ascorbic Acid
Lower Ph = increased abs
On this day in 1964, the first model of this now famous car company was launched in Detroit, Michigan. Popular models include the F-150, Bronco, and Mustang.
Ford
MCV: High
Patient has tingling sensations in hands and parasthesia and a sore tongue
Double Jeopardy: What is another term for this kind of anemia besides _____cytic anemia.
B12 Deficiency
Pernicious/Addisons Anemia
Beers list antibiotic for pulmonary toxicity and altered mental status that should be avoided in G6PD deficiency anemias due to worsening hemolysis
Those with the sickle cell trait have a protective advantage against which disease?
Malaria
This French military and political leader known for his short stature and from conquering of much of Europe got married on this day in 1806.
Napoleon Bonaparte
Reticulocytes: Elevated
MCV: WNL
RDW: WNL
Patient presents with jaudice, dark colored urine.
Hemolytic anemia
Biguanide class medication to avoid in G6PD deficiency anemia.
Metformin
This is the most common cause of anemia in the elderly?
Iron deficiency
Dr. Dre signed this now-famous rapper known for his film "8 mile" and multiple top 50 albums on this date in 1998.
Eminem
This is an x-linked disorder that is more common in males and results in a decrease of NADPH, which leads to hemolysis. Common in Mediterranean diets with heavy focus on FAVA BEAN intake.
G6PD deficiency
Oral antibiotic used to treat MRSA infections that decreases the amount of iron absorbed through chelation and can CONTRIBUTE to iron deficiency.
Doxycycline
Anemia is the Greek word for _ of _.
Lack of Blood
On this day in 1961, the soviet union launched 3 animals into space on Sputnik 9. Name one of these animals.
Dog
Frog
Guinea pig