Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

What is the initial general management for vaso-occlusive crisis/events? _____

Sickle cell disease will likely cause chronic _____ presenting with persistent fatigue, pallor, & delayed growth in children

Iron deficiency anaemia FBC: _____ Hb ↓ MCV

Hint: ↓/↑

What is the most common form of anaemia? _____

What lifestyle advice is given to patients with iron deficiency anaemia? _____

_____ haemoglobin (HbS) contains an abnormal β-globin chain that polymerises altering the RBC shape into a sickle form

Iron deficiency anaemia presents with _____, SOB, & headaches

Iron deficiency anemia may present with _____ conjunctiva and skin

_____ is reduced RBC production due to low iron stores

Iron deficiency anaemia in children is often caused by excess consumption of _____

Hint: what and amount