Anemia

Question 1

foods high in iron

Answer 1

red meat, beans, whole grains, liver, green leafy vegetables

Question 2

s/s of chronic, severe iron deficiency anemia

Answer 2

pica

Question 3

what can help with the absorption of iron?

Answer 3

vitamin C - orange juice

Question 4

s/s of pernicious anemia

Answer 4

neuromuscular changes - ataxia, paresthesia, confusion

Question 5

s/s of sickle cell exacerbation

Answer 5

pallor, gray cast, severe pain, fever, tachycardia

Question 6

sickle cell crisis tx

Answer 6

PCA pump, rest, oxygen, IV fluids, hydroxyurea

Question 7

hydroxyurea

Answer 7

prevents sickling of cells