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Anemias
Pharmacotherapy Fall 2013 Exam 3
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Pharmacology
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11/29/2013

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Aplastic Anemia
Definition
normocytic normochromic anemia
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iron defiency anemia
Definition
microcytic, hypochromic, decreased MCV
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pernicious anemia
Definition
B12 deficiency with lack of intrinsic factor, 80% of B12 deficiency cases
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achlorhydria
Definition
10% of B12 deficiencies cases, reduced acidity of stomach
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B12 deficiencies
Definition
macrocytic, increased MCV, mild leukopenia and thrombocytopenia
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folate deficiency
Definition
macrocytic, S/Sx just like Fe deficiency
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drug induced hemolytic anemia
Definition
reticulocytosis, reduced Hgb/Hct (normo or macrocytic), schistocytes/spherocytes/bite cells, increased unconj. bilirubin, increased lactate dehydrogenase, hemoglobinuria
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DIIHA
Definition
Very rare, requires transfusion and can be fatal
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Chronic disease anemia
Definition
Normochromic, normocytic, 2nd most common and characteristically mild/moderate
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Sickle cell
Definition
Autosomal recessive genetic disorder
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Polycythemia vera
Definition
Secondary to smokers, chronic hypoxia (apnea or lung disease), EPO, altitude
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