primary care illnesses

Week 6: Discussion Question - Anemia

 

Discussion Prompt

Answer one of the two questions:

1. Which labs indicate that your patient is anemic? Explain the significance of the following values: MCH, MCV, RDW, reticulocyte count, serum ferritin, TIBC, and serum iron.

2. Explain the difference between iron deficiency anemia, thalassemia and anemia of chronic disease. Briefly describe the treatment for one of these conditions.

Expectations

Initial Post:

· Due: Thursday, 11:59 pm PT

· Length: A minimum of 250 words, not including references

· Citations: At least two high-level scholarly reference in APA from within the last 5 years