Anemia Flashcards

1
Q

It is a condition characterized by a decrease in hemoglobin or RBC mass

A

Anemia

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2
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the protein within red blood cells that carries oxygen

A

Hemoglobin

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3
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This is a blood disorder caused when the body doesn’t make enough of a protein called hemoglobin.

A

Thalassemia\\

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4
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Condition where they do not produce red blood cells normally

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Congenital Dyserythropoietic Anemia (CDA)

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5
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This is a blood disorder wherein patients have red blood cells lacking all Rh (Rhesus) antigens.

A

Rh null disease or syndrome

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6
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it maintains the integrity or shape of the red blood cell membrane

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Rh antigens

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7
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this is characterized by red blood cells
dehydration and lysis.

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Hereditary xerocytosis

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8
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Rare inherited disorder affecting path absorption by the intestine and mobilization of liver

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Abetalipoproteinemia

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9
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Rare genetic disease involving 3 blood cell lines and it is the most common cause of inherited bone marrow failure

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Fanconi anemia.

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10
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group of disorders pass down thru families

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Hemoglobinopathies

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11
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a type of hormone that is
produced by our kidney.

A

Erythropoietin

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12
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How many days does it take to renew RBCs?

A

120 days

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13
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Example of food that are rich in folates

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beef liver, lentils, spinach, great northern greens, asparagus, and eggs.

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14
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The most serious complications of severe anemia arise from

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tissue hypoxia.

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15
Q

Physical diagnosis of anemia where skin turns yellow

A

Juandice

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