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summer months, while playing golf, she also takes aspirin to avoid stiffness in my
joints.
Laboratory values are as follows:
Hemoglobin = 8 g/dl
Hematocrit = 32%
Erythrocyte count = 3.1 x 10/mm
RBC smear showed microcytic and hypochromic cells
Reticulocyte count = 1.5%
Other laboratory values were within normal limits.
Question
Considering the circumstances and the preliminary workup, what type of anemia
does Ms. A most likely have? In an essay of 500-750 words, explain your answer
and include rationale.