Additional Information Regarding Anemia & Iron Deficieny Flashcards
All of this information is from the textbook to help better my understanding
Because red blood cells transport oxygen, RBC disorders can lead to what?
Hypoxia
The manifestations of anemia result from the body’s response to what?
Hypoxia
Mild anemia may cause no symptoms, mainly is from (2)?
Moderate anemia ?
Heavy exercise
Underlying disease
Cardiopulmonary
The low blood viscosity contributes to systolic murmurs and bruits because?
Of the cardiopulmonary manifestations
( Our heart and lungs are trying to provide adqueate amounts of Oxygen to the tissues but since we are increasing our heart rate and stroke volume, our blood viscosity is effected )
Angina pectrosis, MI, heart failure, cardiomegaly, pulmonary and systemic congestion, ascities and peripheral edema may develop to anemia patients because of what?
Over working of the heart trying to get more oxygen in the body
Healthy older adults have a modest decline in HGB of about 1g/dl, after what age?
70
The reason why older adults will lose that 1g/dl of HGB is because of what?
Testosterone in men
Estrogen in woman
Anemia is mainly an underlying cause such as? (5)
Iron deficiency
bleeding
Chronic disease
Renal problems
Hematologic
And if it’s unexplained for eldery, it’s mainly due to?
Cytokine dysregulation
What are the manifestations of anemic in older adults? (5)
Pallor
Confusion
Ataxia
Fatigue
Worsening cardiovascular & respiratory problems
What are some good iron nutrition ? Foods?
Lean beef
Turkey
Pork
Chicken
Fish
Legumes
Dark green leafy vegs
Whole grain
Enriched bread
Cereals
Beans
How many mg do we lose in iron daily? And where do we lose it? (4)
1mg daily
Urine, bile, sweat, epithelial cells from skin/mucosa/minor bleeding
Who are people who need or have a higher need for iron (2)?
Menstruating
Pregnant women
What is it called when a stool is black?
Melena
What are some common causes for gi blood Loss for iron deficiency anemia?
Peptic ulcer
Gastritis
Esophagitis
Diverticula
Hemorrhoids
Cancer
What are some common causes for iron deficiency bleeding in the GU?
Menstrual bleeding
For iron deficiency anemia medication
What are the 5 important things to remember?
- Iron best absorbed in the duodenum, so taking enteric coated or sustained release capsules, which help release iron further down are not that good
- Empty stomach
- Orange juice! Acidic environment is best
- Drink through straw
- Side effects
If a patient is on iron medications for life time we want to monitor what??
Liver problems from iron storage
