Anemias Flashcards
1
Q
The liquid part of blood that contains proteins essential for the immune response and blood clotting
A
Plasma
2
Q
What are Leukocytes
A
WBC that are part of the immune system
3
Q
What are erythrocytes
A
RBCs which carry oxygen to the tissues and remove carbon dioxide
4
Q
What three factors are essential to producing healthy RBCs
A
Adequate amounts of iron
Minute amounts of vitamin b12 and folic acid
Essential amino acids and carbs
5
Q
What is the prototype for erythropoietins
A
Epoetin alfa
6
Q
What kind of people are at risk for iron deficiency anemia
A
Menstruating women who lose RBCs monthly
Pregnant and nursing women
Rapidly growing adolescents
Persons with GI bleeding
7
Q
Ferrous fumarate Ferrous gluconate Ferrous sulfate Ferrous sulfate exsiccated Are what kind of drugs
A
Oral iron preparations
8
Q
What is the prototype for iron preparations
A
Ferrous sulfate
