Unit Objectives - 1

Reading assignment:

Pages 211 - 226

Unit objectives:

1. Correlate CBC results with IDA, AOCI, and sideroblastic anemia

2. Correlate iron study, FEP, and serum transferrin receptor results with IDA, AOCD, sideroblastic anemia, thalassemia, and iron overload.

3. Recognize individuals at risk for iron deficiency anemia by age, gender, diet, and certain physiologic and pathologic conditions.