Additional Information Regarding Anemia & Iron Deficieny

Question 1

All of this information is from the textbook to help better my understanding

Question 2

Because red blood cells transport oxygen, RBC disorders can lead to what?

Answer 2

Hypoxia

Question 3

The manifestations of anemia result from the body’s response to what?

Answer 3

Hypoxia

Question 4

Mild anemia may cause no symptoms, mainly is from (2)?

Moderate anemia ?

Answer 4

Heavy exercise
Underlying disease

Cardiopulmonary

Question 5

The low blood viscosity contributes to systolic murmurs and bruits because?

Answer 5

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 )

Question 6

Angina pectrosis, MI, heart failure, cardiomegaly, pulmonary and systemic congestion, ascities and peripheral edema may develop to anemia patients because of what?

Answer 6

Over working of the heart trying to get more oxygen in the body

Question 7

Healthy older adults have a modest decline in HGB of about 1g/dl, after what age?

Answer 7

70

Question 8

The reason why older adults will lose that 1g/dl of HGB is because of what?

Answer 8

Testosterone in men
Estrogen in woman

Question 9

Anemia is mainly an underlying cause such as? (5)

Answer 9

Iron deficiency
bleeding
Chronic disease
Renal problems
Hematologic

Question 10

And if it’s unexplained for eldery, it’s mainly due to?

Answer 10

Cytokine dysregulation

Question 11

What are the manifestations of anemic in older adults? (5)

Answer 11

Pallor
Confusion
Ataxia
Fatigue
Worsening cardiovascular & respiratory problems

Question 12

What are some good iron nutrition ? Foods?

Answer 12

Lean beef
Turkey
Pork
Chicken
Fish
Legumes
Dark green leafy vegs
Whole grain
Enriched bread
Cereals
Beans

Question 13

How many mg do we lose in iron daily? And where do we lose it? (4)

Answer 13

1mg daily
Urine, bile, sweat, epithelial cells from skin/mucosa/minor bleeding

Question 14

Who are people who need or have a higher need for iron (2)?

Answer 14

Menstruating
Pregnant women

Question 15

What is it called when a stool is black?

Answer 15

Melena

Question 16

What are some common causes for gi blood Loss for iron deficiency anemia?

Answer 16

Peptic ulcer
Gastritis
Esophagitis
Diverticula
Hemorrhoids
Cancer

Question 17

What are some common causes for iron deficiency bleeding in the GU?

Answer 17

Menstrual bleeding

Question 18

For iron deficiency anemia medication
What are the 5 important things to remember?

Answer 18

1. Iron best absorbed in the duodenum, so taking enteric coated or sustained release capsules, which help release iron further down are not that good
2. Empty stomach
3. Orange juice! Acidic environment is best
4. Drink through straw
5. Side effects

Question 19

If a patient is on iron medications for life time we want to monitor what??

Answer 19

Liver problems from iron storage