Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Iron deficiency anemia is associated with a(n) _____ red cell distribution width (RDW)

Ferritin levels can be artificially raised in _____ or inflammatory states

Iron deficiency anaemia presents with _____, SOB, & headaches

What is the most common form of anaemia? _____

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

The underlying _____ of iron deficiency anaemia should be identified & treated first

_____ is reduced RBC production due to low iron stores

What conditions precipiate sickling in sickle cell anaemia? _____ Acidosis Dehydration

Ferritin levels are unreliable in women who are _____

_____ is a inherited haemoglobinopathy that forms Haemoglobin S (HbS), which causes sickling of RBCs leading to various complications