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hematocrit 35 hemoglobin 10 gm dl RBC 3 million mm3 WBC 8

Last updated: 10/10/2023

hematocrit 35 hemoglobin 10 gm dl RBC 3 million mm3 WBC 8

hematocrit 35 hemoglobin 10 gm dl RBC 3 million mm3 WBC 8 000 mm3 Platelets 275 000 Reticulocyte count 4 High Serum Billirubin level elevated Peripheral Smear Analysis RBC size 7 5 um color normochromic A Does the patient have a pancytopenia Does this patient have anemia B If this patient has anemia is it increased peripheral destruction or decreased production EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER You must justify your answer to get any points C What could be a likely cause of this anemia Explain why D Would injections of vitamin B12 cure not just help this patient You must explain your answer to get any credit