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Hematology/neoplasms/anemia

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What is the average blood volume in a human?

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4-6 quarts (5.5 liters)

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Why is blood thicker and stickier than water?

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Due to cells and proteins

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What are the primary functions of blood?

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  • Delivers oxygen and nutrients
  • Immune system role
  • Maintains acid-base balance
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What are the main components of blood?

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  • Plasma
  • Formed Elements (Red Blood Cells, White Blood Cells, Platelets)
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What does plasma contain?

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Water, plasma proteins, and other substances

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What percentage of plasma proteins does Albumin represent?

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60%

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What is the primary function of red blood cells (erythrocytes)?

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Oxygen delivery to tissues

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What is the shape of red blood cells?

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Biconcave disk

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What is the lifespan of red blood cells?

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About 120 days

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What is Hemoglobin A?

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Normal type of hemoglobin

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What is Hemoglobin A1C related to?

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Diabetes

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What role does iron play in hemoglobin production?

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Essential for hemoglobin production; insufficient iron leads to impaired hemoglobin production

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What is erythropoiesis?

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The process by which red blood cells are formed

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What stimulates erythropoiesis?

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Erythropoietin from kidneys in response to low oxygen

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What are reticulocytes?

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Immature red blood cells

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How does COPD affect red blood cell production?

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Leads to chronic stimulation by kidneys to produce more red blood cells

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What is a hemolytic transfusion reaction?

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Occurs during blood transfusions if donor and recipient blood types mismatch

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What does an elevated reticulocyte count indicate?

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Continuous erythropoietin stimulation

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What is the normal white blood cell count per microliter?

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5,000 to 10,000

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What are granulocytes?

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  • Neutrophils
  • Eosinophils
  • Basophils
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What role do basophils play?

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Involved in allergic reactions and inflammation

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What is the normal platelet count per microliter?

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150,000 to 400,000

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What is ecchymosis?

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A term for bruising related to low platelets

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What does CBC stand for?

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Complete Blood Count

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What does a CBC with Differential provide?
Detailed breakdown of white blood cells
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What does a Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) assess?
Kidney function and electrolytes
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What additional tests are included in a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)?
Tests to assess liver function
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What does ferritin measure?
Iron stores in the body
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What are the classic symptoms of anemia?
* Fatigue * Dizziness * Exertion
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What compensatory mechanisms occur in anemia?
* Increased heart rate (tachycardia) * Increased breathing rate (dyspnea) * Palpitations
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What is polycythemia vera?
A condition where hematocrit levels rise above normal
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What can chronic blood loss lead to?
Iron deficiency anemia
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What is the primary cause of iron deficiency anemia?
Blood loss, pregnancy, and diet (low iron intake)
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What is the role of vitamin C in iron absorption?
Enhances iron absorption
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What is megaloblastic anemia caused by?
Deficiency in vitamin B12 or folate
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What is pernicious anemia?
B12 deficiency that can cause nerve damage
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What is aplastic anemia?
Reduction in the production of all blood cells in the bone marrow
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What is hemolytic anemia?
Characterized by a decreased lifespan of red blood cells
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What are the symptoms of sickle cell crisis?
* Severe pain * Risk of strokes * Heart attacks * Organ damage
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What is the treatment for vaso-occlusive crisis?
* Hydration * Oxygen therapy * Pain management
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What is the purpose of reticulocyte counts in anemia?
To assess bone marrow function and red blood cell production
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What is sickle cell disease more common in?
African Americans and individuals of Middle Eastern descent
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What are the symptoms of sickle cell crisis?
Severe pain, risk of strokes, heart attacks, and organ damage
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Define Vaso-occlusive Crisis.
A painful obstruction caused by sickle-shaped red blood cells blocking blood flow
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What treatments are included for sickle cell crisis?
Hydration, oxygen therapy, and pain management
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What may severe cases of sickle cell crisis require?
Hospitalization and blood transfusions
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At what stages is sickle cell disease tested?
At birth and sometimes in college athletes
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What is the role of the immune system in cancer development?
Cancer develops when the immune system fails to prevent abnormal cell growth
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What are solid tumors?
Tumors that originate from organs or tissues (e.g., lungs, colon, skin)
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What are carcinomas?
Epithelial tissue cancers (e.g., skin, mucus membranes)
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What are sarcomas?
Connective tissue cancers (e.g., bone, muscle)
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What are hematologic malignancies?
Blood or liquid cancers (e.g., leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma)
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Name a type of environmental exposure that can cause cancer.
Ionizing radiation, ultraviolet radiation, chemicals
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What is the link between smoking and cancer?
More than 50% of cancers are linked to smoking, and vaping is considered more harmful than smoking
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Which virus is linked to cervical cancer?
HPV
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What can HIV lead to in untreated cases?
Kaposi's sarcoma
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What is the relationship between aging and cancer risk?
As we age, the risk of cancer increases due to the accumulation of genetic damage
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What characterizes normal cells?
Well-differentiated, low growth rate, undergo apoptosis
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What are characteristics of cancer cells?
Poorly differentiated, high growth rate, invasive
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What is genomic instability?
High mutation rate that increases cancer risk
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What are proto-oncogenes?
Genes that normally promote cell growth, but mutations can activate them, causing uncontrolled cell proliferation
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What are tumor suppressor genes?
Genes that suppress tumor growth; when mutated, they lose this function, leading to cancer
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What is the Philadelphia chromosome associated with?
Leukemia due to chromosomal translocation
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What is carcinogenesis?
The process by which normal cells become cancer cells, involving initiation and promotion stages
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What does the term 'metastasis' refer to?
The spread of cancer cells from the original site to other parts of the body
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What are common metastatic sites?
Bone, liver, and brain
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What is the primary goal of cancer treatment?
Cure, control, or palliation
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What is neoadjuvant therapy?
Treatment given before the main treatment, such as chemotherapy or radiation prior to surgery
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What does 'adjuvant therapy' refer to?
Treatment given after the primary treatment to reduce the risk of cancer recurrence
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What is the role of nurses in cancer care?
Educating patients, reinforcing treatment protocols, and managing side effects
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What is a benign neoplasm?
Non-cancerous tumors that do not spread to other parts of the body
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What is a malignant neoplasm?
Cancerous tumors that can invade surrounding tissues and metastasize
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True or False: Chronic inflammation can increase cancer risk.
True
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Fill in the blank: _______ refers to the process by which normal cells become cancer cells.
Carcinogenesis
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What is the grading system for side effects from clinical trials?
Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE)

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