Which of the following is a characteristic feature of hypoproliferative anemia ?: (A) Normocytic normochromic anemia with reticulocyte index < 2-2.5, (B) Microcytic hypochromic anemia with reticulocyte index < 2-2.5, (C) Microcytic hypochromic anemia with reticulocyte index > 2-2.5, (D) Microcytic anemia with ringed sideroblasts
Answer is A. Anemias associated with normocytic and normochromic red cells and reticulocyte index (< 2-2.5) are hypoproliferative anemias. Reference: Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine, 18th Edition, Page 844