Cellular Regeneration Flashcards
Reticuloendothelial system
macrophages - filter dead / toxic cells
3 Reasons for anermia
- not making
- destroying
- blood loss
Mild anemia
10-12
palpatations, exertional dyspnea and fatigue
Moderate anemia
6-10 bounding palpitations dyspnea roaring in ears fatigue
Severe anemia
<6 pallor jaundice glossitis tachycardia angina tachypnea dyspnea confusion hepatomegaly bone pain cold sensitivity lethargy
Iron deficiency anemia
most common form
due to inadequate dietary intake, malabsorption, blood loss, or hemolysis
Iron deficiency anemia s/s
glossitis, burning fo tone, cheilosis (fissures / cracks of lips), pica, fatigue, headaches, and paresthesias
Iron deficiency diagnostic data
SMALL, NO COLOR
low hgb
low hit
low serum iron
Microcytic-hypochromic
low MCV, low MCHP (pale)
EPO side effect
HTN
Two types of megaloblastic anemias
b12 / folic acid
Intrinsic factor
secreted by stomach cells
Extrensic Factor
B12
Cobalamin-b12 definciency cell type
macrocydic normochromic
Folate diet
leafy greens liver legumes citrus fruits 1mg-5mg a day
difference between b12 / folate symptoms
no neurological in folate.