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Anemia: General Flashcards

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What is Anemia?

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A deficiency in the number of 
o Erythrocytes (RBCs) 
o Hemoglobin (\<9 issue) 
o Volume of packed RBCs (HCT)
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MCV refers to a RBCs…
• Size

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MCH refers to a RBCs…
• Color (due to Hgb)

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A normocytic, normochromic RBC has MCV and MCH values of…

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  • MCV: 80-100
  • MCH: 26-34
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A microcytic, hypochromic RBC has MCV and MCH values of…

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  • MCV: <80
  • MCH: <27
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A macrocytic, normochromic RBC has MCV and MCH values of…

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  • MCH: >100
  • MCH: >34
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Normocytic, normochromic RBCs may be associated w/ what causes/types of anemia?

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  • Acute blood loss
  • Hemolysis
  • Chronic kidney disease
  • Aplastic anemia
  • Sickle cell anemia
  • Pregnancy
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Microcytic, hypochromic RBCs may be associated w/ what causes/types of anemia?

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  • Iron deficiency anemia
  • Thalassemia
  • Lead poisoning
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Macrocytic, normochromic RBCs may be associated w/ what causes/types of anemia?

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  • Cobalamin (Vit B12) deficiency
  • Liver disease (alcohol abuse)
  • Post splenectomy
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What are the 3 states of anemia?

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  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe
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What s/s may be seen with mild anemia?

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• Asymptomatic or slight s/s of low energy, circulation, oxygenation

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What s/s may be seen with moderate anemia?

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  • Cardiopulmonary symptoms are increased, and the patient may experience them while resting, as well as with activity.
  • Associated low energy/o2 s/s will be elevated as well
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What s/s may be seen with severe anemia?

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  • Fatigue, circulation, and oxygenation clinical manifestations will be more intense and involve multiple body systems
  • Immunity system reaction will be decreased as well
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What are for common s/s of substantial anemia progression?

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  • Skin pallor
  • Jaundice
  • Pruritus
  • Cardiopulmonary manifestations
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What may skin pallor indicate in regard to anemia?

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  • ↓ Hgb
  • ↓ blood flow to skin
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What may jaundice indicate in regard to anemia?

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  • Concentration of serum bilirubin (liver issues)
  • Helps reflect integumentary changes for dark skinned peeps
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What may pruritis indicate in regard to anemia?

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• ↑ serum and skin bile salt concentrations

17
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All clinical symptoms of anemia are due to

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• Tissue hypoxia

18
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Anemic hypoxia to the heart can lead to

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  • Heart failure, MI
  • Cardiomegaly
  • Pulmonary and systemic congestion
  • Ascites
  • Peripheral edema
19
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Why can anemia be difficult to dx w/ older patients?

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• Because many of the s/s are commonly associated w/ the ageing process

20
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What are the general s/s of anemia that are shared w/ the ageing process?

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  • Pallor
  • Confusion
  • Ataxia
  • Fatigue
  • Worsening angina, heart failure
21
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When obtaining a H&H w/ possible anemia, what are some key points to ask?

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  • Recent blood loss
  • Any underlying disease problems involving kidney, liver, endocrine system , Crohn’s disease
  • Smoking, exposure to toxins
  • Recent travel suggesting exposure to infection
  • Angina history
22
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What elimination patterns should be assessed w/ suspected anemia?

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  • Hematuria
  • Diarrhea
  • Tarry stools
23
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What hx of medication use should be inquired about for a pt suspected of anemia?

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• Iron supplements
• Vitamins
• Aspirin
• Anticoagulants
• Antiseizures
o Phenobarbitol
o Phenytoin

24
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What are the nursing management goals when treating a patient w/ anemia?

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  • Normal ADL function
  • Maintain nutrition
  • Develop no complications due to anemia
25
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What are some ways that anemia may be corrected?

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  • Blood transfusion (or blood products)/volume replacement
  • Drug therapy: erythropoietin and vitamin supplements
  • Dietary and lifestyle changes
26
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What is MCHC in relation to RBCs?

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• Hemoglobin concentration per RBC

27
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Type of anemia: MCV less than lower limit of normal

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• microcytic anemia

28
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Type of anemia: MCV within normal range

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• normocytic anemia

29
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Type of anemia: MCV greater than upper limit of normal

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• macrocytic anemia

30
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Type of anemia: MCH less than lower limit of normal

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• hypochromic anemia

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Type of anemia: MCH within normal range

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• normochromic anemia

32
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Type of anemia: MCH greater than upper limit of normal

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• hyperchromic anemia

33
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What labs may be run for anemia dx?

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  • Hb/HCT
  • MCV, MCH, MCHC
  • Reticulocytes
  • Serum iron
  • Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)
  • Bilirubin
  • Platelets
34
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What other tests (not labs) may be run for anemia dx?

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  • Guaiac test
  • Endoscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Bone marrow biopsy

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