A 5-year-old was diagnosed with normocytic-normochromic anemia. Which type of anemia does the nurse suspect the patient has?

a. Sideroblastic
b. Hemolytic
c. Pernicious
d. Iron deficiency

ANS: B
Hemolytic anemia is an example of normocytic-normochromic anemia. Sideroblastic anemia is an example of microcytic hypochromic anemia. Pernicious anemia is an example of a macrocytic anemia. Iron deficiency anemia is an example of microcytic hypochromic anemia.