The Most Important Red Cell Index for Classification of Anemias

question 16

True/False

The most important red cell index for classification of anemias as macrocytic or microcytic is the mean corpuscular volume.

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Definitions:

Chronic Hypotension

Persistently low blood pressure, which can lead to symptoms such as dizziness and fainting.

I95.81

A medical coding term referring to orthostatic hypotension, a form of low blood pressure that happens when standing up from sitting or lying down.

Renal Disease

A general term for conditions affecting the kidneys' ability to filter blood and regulate fluids, waste, and electrolytes.

Excretory Urography

A radiographic technique used to examine the urinary tract after the injection of a contrast medium, to assess the structure and function of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder.