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Anemias and Sickle Cell (Exam 1) Flashcards

1
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Anemia

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Too few RBCs, either by destruction or loss

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Symptoms of Anemia

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Fatique
Tachypnea & dyspnea
Tachycardia
Pallor & cold extremities

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Hemoglobin (HgB) levels in Anemic Males

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HgB <13.5 g/dL

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Hemoglobin (HgB) levels in Anemic Females

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HgB <12 g/dL

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What causes anemia? (3)

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Impaired erythrocyte production
Blood Loss
Increased erythrocyte destruction

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How is anemia classified?

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Effect on RBC size determined by mean corpuscular volume (MCV)

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Microcytic Anemia

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<80 fL MCV
Decreased hemoglobin production

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Microcytic Anemia Subtypes (4)

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Iron deficiency
Sideroblastic
Chronic Inflammation
Thalassemias

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Normocytic Anemia

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80-100 fL
Bleeding, hemolysis
Bone marrow suppression, chronic kidney disease

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Normocytic Anemia Subtypes (2)

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Loss of RBC
Decreased RBC production

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Macrocytic Anemia

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> 100 fL
Decreased DNA production

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Macrocytic Anemia Subtype (2)

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Megaloblastic
Non-megaloblastic

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What is the most common type of anemia?

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Microcytic, hypochromic anemia

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Heme Iron

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Absorbed by GI transporter
Found in meat

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Non-Heme Iron

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Exists as Fe3+
Trivalent, ferric state

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Ferrireductase

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Reduces Fe3+ to Fe2+ prior to absorbtion

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17
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What is the co-factor for ferrireductase?

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Vitamin C

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18
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Relationship between non-heme iron and absorption

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Lower pH = more absorption

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19
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What are the two most common routes of administration for iron?

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Oral and IV

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20
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Why is Fe2+ used instead of Fe3+?

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Higher bioavailability

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21
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Ferrous sulfate, hydrated

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Size: 325mg
Iron: 65mg
Dosing: 2-4 tabs per day

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Ferrous sulfate, desiccated

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Size: 200mg
Iron: 65mg
Dosing: 2-4 tabs per day

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Ferrous gluconate

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Size: 325mg
Iron: 36mg
Dosing: 3-4 tabs per day

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Ferrous fumarate

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Size: 325mg
Iron: 106mg
Dosing: 2-3 tabs per day

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Why would one use ferrous gluconate over ferrous sulfate?

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Patient has GI problems
No differences in bioavailability so it’s interchangeable

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Why is it recommended to take oral iron supplements on an empty stomach?

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Maximize absorption since gastric pH is lower before eating

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DMT1 Transporter

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Non specific transporter that binds iron

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Relationship between DMT1 binding and absorption

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Drugs that bind to DMT1 transporter can decrease absorption of Fe

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GI ADRs (4)

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Stomach cramping
Heartburn
Constipation
Black tarry stools

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What are GI ADRs from?

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Free radical generation
Changes to gut microbiota

31
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Acute iron toxicity symptoms

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Bleeding, vomiting, diarrhea, dyspnea, coma

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Intravenous deferoxamine (DFO)

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Antidote for iron overdose
Iron chelator which increases iron excretion

33
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What state is parenteral given?

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The Fe3+ state
Binds to transferrin

34
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What is the challenge with giving iron through IV?

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Unbound iron in the blood is toxic

35
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ADR associated with IV iron

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Hypersensitivity reactions

36
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Vitamin B12

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Cobalamin

37
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What does vitamin B12 deficiency cause?

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Macrocytic, megaloblastic anemia
Reduces DNA synthesis

38
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Reduction of DNA synthesis

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Impairs cell division leading to megaloblasts

39
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Vitamin B12 Absorption

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Requires acidic environment and intrinsic factor

40
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Pernicious Anemia

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Defective absorption
High gastric pH, antibodies against intrinsic factor

41
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Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

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Paresthesia, weakness, cognitive impairment
Due to myelin abnormalities

42
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Why is parenteral injection of B112 the most common?

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Deficiency is caused by poor absorption

43
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What does folate (vitamin B9) deficiency cause?

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Macrocytic, megaloblastic anemia
Reduces DNA synthesis

44
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Folic Acid

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Synthetic form of folate used in supplements and fortified foods
Used because it’s heat and light stable

45
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5-MTHF

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Reduction and methylation turns folic acid into 5-MTHF

46
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ADRs of Folic Acid

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Mild nausea, abdominal pain, bloating

47
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Erythropoietin stimulating agents (ESAs) mimic…?

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Endogenous EPO

48
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Chronic Kidney Diseases

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Anemia occurs due to a reduction in EPO production

49
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Drug Induced Anemias

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Some drugs cause myelosuppression

50
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Epoetin

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Recombinant human EPO

51
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Darbepoetin

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Synthetic EPO analogue
Prolongs half life

52
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ESAs Mechanism of Action

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Agonists at EPO receptors on hemopoietic cells in bone marrow resulting in increased RBC production

53
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ESAs through subcutaneous administration

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Increases half life
Darbepoetin&raquo_space; Epoetin

54
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ADRs for ESAs

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Increased risk for cardiovascular thrombotic events
Increased blood pressure

55
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When should ESAs be used?

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Hgb <10g/dL with intent to prevent need for blood transfusion

56
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ESA is not effective if…

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Iron levels are low
Iron is important cofactor

57
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Sickle Cell Disease

A

Genetic disorder caused by DNA mutation leading to production of defective beta globin chains
HbS

58
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Sickling occurs when…

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HbS is deoxygenated

59
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Normal hemoglobin vs Sickle-cell

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Normal: Negatively charged Glutamate
Sickle-cell: Neutral Valine

60
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Electrophoretic Patterns

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Normal: BaBa
Sickle-cell trait: BaBS
Sickle-cell anemia: BSBS

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Pathophysiology of Sickle-Cell Disease

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1.) After deoxygenation, HbS molecules polymerize to form bundles
2.) Bundles result in sickling which leads to vaso-occulaion and promotes ischemia-reperfusion injury
OR
3.) Hemolytic process enhanced to release heme from RBC breakdown
4.) Both 2 & 3 promote sterile inflammation

62
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Medications preventing vaso-occlusion

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Hydroxyurea
L-glutamine
Crizanlizumab
Voxelotor

63
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Mediactions for infection prevention and treatment

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Penicillin prophylaxis
Vaccinations

64
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Hydroxyurea treatment

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MoA increases gamma globin production and HbF

65
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ADRs of hydroxyurea

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Immunosuppression, myelosuppression, gastrointestinal issues

66
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L-glutamine treatment

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MoA decreases oxidative stress
Improves ratio of NADH to NADtotal
5-15g
Oral
BID

67
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Crizanlizumab treatment

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Monoclonal antibody for P-selectin
Blocks interaction with PSGL-1 and decreases vaso-occlusion
5mg/kg
IV infusion
Week 0, 2, then every 4 weeks

68
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Voxelotor treatment

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HbS polymerization inhibitor
Binds reversibly to hemoglobin preventing polymerization and increasing hemoglobin affinity for oxygen
1500mg
Oral
QD

69
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PK consideration for voxelotor

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Drug interactions with CYP3A4 inhibitors and inducers

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