NURS 5461 EXAM 1 AND STUDY GUIDE
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Microcytic Anemia
Iron deficiency, usually due to malabsorption/occult blood loss, or lead poisoning. MCV
<80
Normocytic Anemia
Due to hemorrhage or chronic disease. Aplastic anemia. MCV 80-92
Macrocytic Anemia
Due to folate or vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency (megaloblastic anemia)/pernicious
anemia/liver diseases
Serum Ferritin
Tests for iron stores. As serum ferritin falls, TIBC rises, and serum iron levels will
eventually fall.
Anemia of Chronic Disease
Normocytic anemia with ↓ serum iron, ↓ TIBC, and normal iron stores. Treat with
epoetin and give an iron supplement
Schistocytes
Associated with hemolytic uremia syndrome
, Pernicious Anemia
Macrocytic anemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. B12 is essential to maturation of
erythrocytes - low levels will cause the RBC to expand. PPIs and histamine2 blockers
can cause this.
Increased Homocysteine & Methylmalonic Acid Level
Indicates B12 deficiency
Increased Homocysteine Levels
Folate deficiency
Spherocytes
Appear as spheres, lack central pallor, smaller diameter, indicate immune-mediated
process - can be seen after blood transfusion
Aplastic Anemia
Failure of bone marrow to produce red blood cells
Low Ferritin
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Transferrin
Transports Iron
TIBC (Total Iron Binding Capacity)
Available transferrin that is left unbound. Reflects iron levels.
MCHC (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration)
Concentration of hemoglobin per RBC
Alzheimer's Disease
Gradual onset with early memory impairment. Most common form of dementia.
(UTA) NEWEST 2026 TEST BANK|
NURS5461 ADULT GERONTOLOGY
MANAGEMENT EXAM 1 REVIEW WITH
COMPLETE 300 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
Microcytic Anemia
Iron deficiency, usually due to malabsorption/occult blood loss, or lead poisoning. MCV
<80
Normocytic Anemia
Due to hemorrhage or chronic disease. Aplastic anemia. MCV 80-92
Macrocytic Anemia
Due to folate or vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency (megaloblastic anemia)/pernicious
anemia/liver diseases
Serum Ferritin
Tests for iron stores. As serum ferritin falls, TIBC rises, and serum iron levels will
eventually fall.
Anemia of Chronic Disease
Normocytic anemia with ↓ serum iron, ↓ TIBC, and normal iron stores. Treat with
epoetin and give an iron supplement
Schistocytes
Associated with hemolytic uremia syndrome
, Pernicious Anemia
Macrocytic anemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. B12 is essential to maturation of
erythrocytes - low levels will cause the RBC to expand. PPIs and histamine2 blockers
can cause this.
Increased Homocysteine & Methylmalonic Acid Level
Indicates B12 deficiency
Increased Homocysteine Levels
Folate deficiency
Spherocytes
Appear as spheres, lack central pallor, smaller diameter, indicate immune-mediated
process - can be seen after blood transfusion
Aplastic Anemia
Failure of bone marrow to produce red blood cells
Low Ferritin
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Transferrin
Transports Iron
TIBC (Total Iron Binding Capacity)
Available transferrin that is left unbound. Reflects iron levels.
MCHC (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration)
Concentration of hemoglobin per RBC
Alzheimer's Disease
Gradual onset with early memory impairment. Most common form of dementia.
