Chap 10

Question 1

Iron deficiency anemia- the causes, manifestations, diagnostic tests, and treatments

Answer 1

FTD plz- fatigue, tachycardia, dyspnea, pallor

Iron deficiency- decreased dietary intake, malabsorption, blood loss, (only FTDP effects) lab test, tx= iron rich foods and Iron supplements

Question 2

Pernicious anemia (B12) anemia- the causes, manifestations, diagnostic tests, and treatments

Answer 2

Megaloblasts (immature nucleated cells) short lifespan, deficient of intrinsic factor owing to immune reaction, s/s: Neuro damage, achlorhydria, tongue red and enlarged, decreased gastric acid. Shillings test, oral supplements, B12 injections

Question 3

Aplastic anemia- the causes, manifestations, diagnostic tests, and treatments

Answer 3

Recessive inheritance impairment or failure of bone marrow, temporary or permanent condition: s/s general anemia (FTDP) leukopenia, thrombocytopenia( petechiae, flat, red, pinpoint hemorrhages on skin)
Dx: blood counts
Tx: tx of underlying cause, removal of bone marrow suppressants, blood transfusions

Question 4

Sickle cell anemia- the causes, manifestations, diagnostic tests, and treatments

Answer 4

Inherited leading to abnormal formation of hemoglobin (african american and middle east) the cells sickle s/s: (ftdp) jaundice, enlargement of the spleen, damage to organs and tissues, lung infections, occlusion of small blood vessels, growth and development delays
Dx: blood test
Tx: folic acid, hydroxyurea, avoid strenuous activity

Question 5

Thalassemia deficiency anemia- the causes, manifestations, diagnostic tests, and treatments

Answer 5

Most common genetic disorder: gene mutations
S/s: increased hypo chromic and ftdp
Dx: chorionic villus or amniocentesis
Tx: blood transfusions

Question 6

Difference between primary and secondary polycythemia and effects on blood

Answer 6

Primary: increased production of RBC neoplastic disorder- new CA growth

Secondary: bodies response to low O2 increase of RBC

Question 7

Describe hemophilia A: its patho and S/s

Answer 7

Deficit of factor 8, x linked, manifested in men recessive trait in women
S/s prolonged bleeding after minor injury
Tx: replacement of factor 8, DFAVP-desmopressin

Question 8

Acute Leukemia

Answer 8

Effects children non functional cells lots of blast cells onset usually abrupt

Question 9

Chronic leukemia

Answer 9

Occurs in adults some blast cells higher proportions of mature cells

Question 10

Terms describing abnormalities in the blood

Answer 10

Leukocytosis- increase in WBC

Leukopenia- decrease in WBC