Describe where red cells are produced, what controls their production
and what their normal life span is in the circulation.
What are the major
pathophysiologic mechanisms by which anemia can develop? Give three
examples of each.
What are the major morphologic classifications
of anemia based on RBC volume? Give three examples of each.
What
aspects of the history, physical exam and lab data suggest
specific possibilities for this patient? What other information
would
you seek
in the history and physical?
What would be your first diagnostic
steps in evaluating this patient's anemia?
