Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Pernicious anaemia blood smear will show _____ polymorphonuclear cells

Patients with pernicious anemia should be monitored for development of _____ cancer

Vitamin B12 deficiency presents with _____ symptoms ± neurological symptoms

_____ is the autoimmune destruction of intrinsic factor leading to a deficiency in vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 deficiency will have anaemia presenting with _____, pallor, and shortness of breath

What is the management of pernicious anaemia? _____ vitamin B12

Hint: route of administration

Patient with suspected folate deficiency is treated with folic acid, but then develops rapidly progressive neurological deficits. What is going on? _____

What specific investigations are done for pernicious anaemia? _____ Anti-intrinsic factor antibody test

It is important to diagnose and treat vitamin B12 deficiency because neurological symptoms may be _____

Pressure sores present with _____ & non-blanching erythema

Hint: sensation