Anemias (Hematoloic system) Flashcards
1
Q
Anemia’s ⬇️ 3 things:
A
⬇️RBC, WBC & HCT
2
Q
What 3 things do you need to remember when taking iron supplements?
A
- the liquid form may turn teeth black
- do NOT take with milk, take with food
- causes black stools
3
Q
Pernicious anemia is a deficiency of Vitamin ____.
A
B12
4
Q
The intrinsic factor needed for __________ of the vitamin b12 is absent
A
absorption
5
Q
Tx for B12 deficiency?
A
b12 injections
6
Q
Aplastic anemias have poor bone marrow function, which leads to ___________. (⬇️ in what cells?)
A
pancytopenia, ⬇️RBC, WBC, & Platelets
7
Q
Tx for aplastic anemia?
A
bone marrow transplant
8
Q
______ ____ _______ is when the RBC’s are abnormally shaped r/t ⬇️ in O2 tension. It is also genetic - more in Afr. Americans
A
Sickle Cell Anemia
