Anemias Flashcards
1
Q
Aplastic anemia signs
A
Bleeding mucous membranes
Thrombocytopenia (A low number of platelets in the blood)
Decreased erythrocytes ( RBC)
2
Q
What is the treatment for aplastic anemia?
A
bone marrow transplant
Blood transfusion
3
Q
Iron deficiency anemia signs
When do most symptoms occur?
A
Low hgb & hct
Pallor
Fatigue
Tissue hypoxia
Tachycardia
Most common During Pregnancy
4
Q
Iron deficiency anemia treatment
A
Iron supplement
dietary changes
5
Q
Vitamin b 12/ pernicious anemia signs
A
Pallor ,
fatigue,
beefy red tongue,
paresthesia
6
Q
Vitamin b 12/ pernicious anemia signs treatment
A
Cyanocobalamin ( vitamin B12)
Injections
