CBC 3 Flashcards
1
Q
why does thrombocytopenia matter in preg
A
can pass to children
2
Q
what is test for ITP
A
none- need to rule out other causes
- rule out HIV and hep B
- investigate in preggers
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3
Q
what are guidlines for hemoglobinopathies
A
- offer screening woman or partner are at risk ethinc background
- screen preconception or ASAP
- if microcytosis and normal Hb order ferritin and DNA testing for alpha thal.
4
Q
what are different a-thallasemia options (4)
A
- normal
- asymptomatic carrier
- a-thal minor
- thal disease
- incompatible with life
5
Q
what will be seen in B-thal
A
microcytic, but often not anemia
- will be detected in Hb electrophoreiss
6
Q
why does a baby with B-thal do poorly around 8 months
A
start to make swtich to B-Hb at that time
7
Q
5 Sx of Fe def.
A
- fatigue
- decreased physcial perf.
- decreased cog. abilities
- irritable and mood changes
- common
8
Q
4 effects of Fe def. on the brain
A
- decreased arbor of dendrite
- altered neurochem
- altered bioenregetics
- decreased oligodendrocytes function
9
Q
3 consequences of Fe def. in preg
A
- low birth wiehgt
- increase risk of transfusion delivery
- post-partum dep
10
Q
how much Fe does preg. take
A
1/3 of stores - 1000mg
11
Q
This was all case based
A
look back over them
