Blood Flashcards
ANC equation
Total WBC x (segmented % + bannds %)
ANC equation
Total WBC x (segmented % + bannds %)
Value for severe neutropenia
S/S of thalassemia
mental/physical retardation, pallor, jaundice
*DONT give iron to these pt
Treatment of thalassemia
blood transfusions with chelation therapy
-give acid with chelation to increase iron secretion
What is the drug for chelation therapy
Desferal
Folic acid deficiency morphology of RBCs
Macrocytic, hypochromic
How do you tell the S/S apart from folic acid anemia vs b12
B12 deficiency has more neuro problems such as confusion and dementia
What two anemias are macrocytic
B12 and folic acid
Major S/S of iron anemia
Pallor (pale skin) and glossitis (inflammaiton of the tongue
Major S/S of iron anemia
Pallor (pale skin) and glossitis (inflammaiton of the tongue
Value for severe neutropenia
S/S of thalassemia
mental/physical retardation, pallor, jaundice
*DONT give iron to these pt
Treatment of thalassemia
blood transfusions with chelation therapy
-give acid with chelation to increase iron secretion
What is the drug for chelation therapy
Desferal
Folic acid deficiency morphology of RBCs
Macrocytic, hypochromic
How do you tell the S/S apart from folic acid anemia vs b12
B12 deficiency has more neuro problems such as confusion and dementia
What two anemias are macrocytic
B12 and folic acid
moderate anemia Hgb
6-10, severe is
Major S/S of iron anemia
Pallor (pale skin) and glossitis (inflammaiton of the tongue
Typical findings for someone receiving Iron supplements
Black stools and constipation
- black TARRY stools is indicative of GI bleed
- take an hr before meals
6 ways to get anemia by decreased RBC production
Iron, folic acid, b12, chronic disease, aplastic anemia, thalassemia
What is the most common form of iron supplementation
Ferous sulfate
Schilling test
Tests b12 absorption, helps identify if anemia is from intrinsic factor or diet
