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Chapter 17: Blood and Lymphatic Disorders Flashcards

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What is the purpose of blood?

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Blood provides the major transport system of the body for essentials such as oxygen, glucose and other nutrients, hormones, electrolytes, and cell wastes. It serves as a critical part of the body’s defense , carrying antibodies and white blood cells for the rapid removal of any foreign material.

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What is hemostasis?

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Blood maintain a stable pH of 7.35 to 7.45

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What is hematocrit?

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volume of red cell mass in 100 ml of plasma

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What is plasma?

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a clear yellowish fluid remaining after the cells have been removed(liquid component) carries antibodies and nutrients to tissues and carries waste away

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What is hematopoiesis?

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the differentiation process forms committed stem cells for each type of blood cell. These cells then proliferate and mature, providing the specialized functional cells needed by the body

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What is hypoxia?

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Insufficient oxygen

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What is hemolysis?

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destruction of RBC’s

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What are erythrocytes?

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red blood cells (donut like centers but with thin centers rather than holes) carries oxygen to the tissues and removes carbon dioxide from them.

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What is leukopoiesis?

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production of white blood cells

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What are lymphocytes?

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make up 30% to 40% of WBCs participate in the inflammatory and immune response

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What is CBC?

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Complete Blood Count

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What is HGB?

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Hemoglobin content of blood

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What is WBC with differential?

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indicates the proportions of specific types of WBCs in the blood and frequently assists in the making a diagnosis

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What are neutrophils?

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the most common leukocyte, comprising 50% to 60% of WBCs, they only service only 4 days, they are the first to respond to tissue damage

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What is MCV?

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mean corpuscular volume= Size of RBC

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What are basophils?

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appear to migrate from the blood and enter tissue to become mast cells that can release histamine into the blood and participate in delayed allergic reaction and heparin (anticoagulant).

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What are eosinophils?

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tend to combat the effects of histamine. They are increased by allergic reactions and fight lung and skin infections

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What are monocytes?

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can enter the tissue to become macrophages which act as phagocytes when tissue damage occurs participate in immunity

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What are thrombocytes?

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also called platelets, are an essential part of the blood-clotting process or hemostasis. Thrombocytes are not cells!

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What is thrombocytopenia?

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refers to a decreased number of circulating platelets( too few platelets)

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What is thrombocytopenia associated with?

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Decreased bone marrow production
Increased pooling in the spleen
Decreased of blood vessel integrity result from structurally weak vessels or vessel damage due to inflammation and immune mechanisms.
Infection

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What are manifestations of thrombocytopenia?

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Rapid drop in platelet count several days after resuming drug
Hemorrhagic diathesis
Splenomegaly

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What is the diagnosis for thrombocytopenia?

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History of taking drug before
Platelet count
S/S

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What are treatments for thrombocytopenia?

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Discontinue Drug

Splenectomy

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What is Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura?

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an auto immune disorder, results in platelet antibody formation and excess destruction of platelets.

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What are manifestations of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura?

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Sudden onset of petechiae and purpura- acute condition
Bruising, bleeding from gums, epistaxis and abnormal menses
Splenomegaly

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What is the diagnosis for Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura?

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Platelet counts < 20,000/ml

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What are the treatments for Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura?

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corticosteroid drugs, Splenectomy and immunosuppressive agents

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What is blood clotting?

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When a blood vessel is injured, clotting begins within minutes to stop loss of blood. Coagulation factors are essential to normal blood clotting. Absent, decreased, or excess coagulation factors may lead to a clotting abnormality.

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What are coagulation defects?

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deficiencies of one or more of the known clotting factors

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How can a person acquire coagulation defects?

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Defective synthesis
Inherited disease
Increased consumption of the clotting factors

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What are the manifestations of coagulation defects?

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Bleeding typically occurs after injury or trauma

Large bruises, hematomas, or prolonged bleeding into GI or urinary tract or joints

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What is agglutination?

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(clumping) antigen-antibody reaction would occur with, for example, an incompatible blood transfusion

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What are primary coagulation defects?

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Hemophilias (Type a, b, and c)

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What are secondary coagulation defects?

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Clotting factors deficiencies or enhanced consumption or breakdown of factors
Prothrombin deficiency and or deficiency of other Vitamin K clotting factors
Drug induces- oral anticoagulants or heparin
Liver disease
Anemia

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What are the diagnoses for secondary coagulation defects?

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CBC, Clotting tests

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What is PTT?

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(partial thromboplastin time) measures the presence of plasma factors that act in a portion of the coagulation pathway

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What is PT?

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(prothrombin time) Test the ability of blood to clot (used to monitor patients take coumadin)

39
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What are the types of blood therapies?

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Whole blood, packed red blood cells, or packed platelets

40
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What is anemia?

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not a disease but an indication of a disease process or alteration in body function. (Blood dyscrasia- disease)

41
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What are the categories of anemia?

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  1. Impaired oxygen transport
  2. Changes in red cell structure
  3. Signs and Symptoms of pathological process causing anemia
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What are the signs and symptoms of anemias?

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  1. pallor
  2. Angina
  3. Fatigue
  4. dyspnea
  5. Tachycardia
  6. Jaundice
  7. Purpura, petechiae
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What is an example of blood loss anemia?

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Acute Hypovolemic Shock (caused by hemorrhage)

44
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What is the diagnosis for hypovolemic shock?

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Hemoglobin and Hematocrit

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What are the treatments for hypovolemic shock?

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blood replacement (transfusion), treat underlying problem(cause)

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What is Chronic Hypovolemic Shock?

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loss of blood leads to iron deficiency creating microcytic, hypochromic anemia

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What is the diagnosis for Chronic Hypovolemic Shock?

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H&H, CBC, blood smear

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What are the treatments for Chronic Hypovolemic Shock?

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iron replacement, ferrous sulfate, Imferon, blood replacement, treat underlying problem

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What are hemolytic anemias?

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Premature destruction of RBCs short life span of RBC with hemolysis

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What are the signs and symptoms of hemolytic anemias?

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jaundice, hemoglobinemia, hemglobinuria, and general symptoms

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What are the causes of hemolytic anemias?

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Primary or Intrinsic- genetic, hemoglobinopathy, defect in cell membrane
Acquired or extrinsic- drugs, bacteria, trauma

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What are the diagnoses for hemolytic anemias?

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CBC, H&H, bilirubin, blood smears, urine bilirubin

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What are the treatments for hemolytic anemias?

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Splenectomy- reduces RBC destruction and removal

54
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What is sickle cell anemia?

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genetic defect in the hemoglobin causes shape of the cell to change

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What is the diagnosis for sickle cell anemia?

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CBC, blood smear, genetic studies

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What are the treatments for sickle cell anemia?

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blood transfusions, palliative, pain meds, bone marrow transplant, counseling

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What is Thalassemia?

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absence of defective synthesis of hemoglobins, hereditary (found in the Mediterranean population)

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What are the signs and symptoms of Thalassemia?

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splenomegaly, hepatomegaly

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What is the diagnosis for Thalassemia?

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CBC, blood smear

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What are the treatments for Thalassemia?

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Blood replacement

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What are iron deficiency anemias?

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Associated with inadequate dietary iron, chronic blood loss

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What are the signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemias?

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Fatigue dysphagia Brittle hair and nails

Angina SOB pallor

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What are the causes of iron deficient anemia?

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blood loss, decreased dietary intake of iron

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What are the diagnoses for iron deficient anemia?

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CBC, blood smear

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What are the treatments for iron deficient anemia?

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ferrous sulfate, Imferon

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What is vitamin B-12 deficiency anemia?

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Lack of mature erythrocytes

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What causes vitamin B-12 deficiency anemia?

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lack of intestinal absorption of B-12. B-12 cannot be absorbed into the bloodstream without the aid of a special substance intrinsic factor that normally found in gastric juice

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What are the diagnoses for vitamin B-12 deficiency anemia?

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CBC, blood smear, serum B12

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What are the treatments for vitamin B-12 deficiency anemia?

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Vitamin B-12 injections, treat underlying intestinal disorder if present

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What is folic acid deficiency anemia?

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Caused by malnutrition, found in alcoholics and debilitated patients

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What are the diagnoses and treatments for folic acid deficient anemia?

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Dx: CBC
Trx: Folic Acid 1-5mg/day

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What is aplastic anemia?

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Failure of blood cell production due to aplasia (absence of development, formation) of bone marrow cells

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What is the cause of aplastic anemia?

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unknown in 66% of cases, drugs, radiation, chemicals

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What are the diagnosis for aplastic anemia?

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CBC, blood smear, bone marrow aspiration

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What are the treatments for aplastic anemia?

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Blood Transfusions, bone marrow transplant

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What is polycythemia vera?

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An increase in RBCs from over production in the bone marrow

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What is the diagnosis for polycythemia vera?

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CBC, bone marrow, aspiration

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What are the treatments for polycythemia vera?

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phlebotomy, chemotherapy

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What are the signs and symptoms of polycythemia vera?

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headache, hypertension, weight loss,

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What are the signs and symptoms of thrombocytopenia?

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bruising, bleeding, splenomegaly

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What are the diagnosis for thrombocytopenia?

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platelet count is below 10,000

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What are the treatments for thrombocytopenia?

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Splenectomy, remove drug, replace the platelets

83
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What is Myelodysplastic Syndrome?

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involve inadequate production of cells by the bone marrow

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What causes Myelodysplastic Syndrome?

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idiopathic or following chemotherapy or radiation treatment

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What are the diagnoses for Myelodysplastic Syndrome?

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Blood test, Bone Marrow Biopsy

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What are the treatments for Myelodysplastic Syndrome?

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transfusion replacements, bone marrow transplants

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What is Leukemia?

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A malignant neoplasm of hematopoietic stem cells causes replacement of bone marrow with immature neoplastic cells in large numbers

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What are the classifications of lymphocytic leukemia?

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Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) kids ages 2-4

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (AML) adults over the age of 50

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What are the classifications of Myelocytic leukemia?

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Acute myelocytic leukemia (AML) ages 13-39
Chronic myelocytic leukemia (CML) ages 30-50
Dx: Blood smear and bone marrow aspiration(bx)
Trx: Chemotherapy and supportive trx, bone marrow transplant

90
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What are the chemo protocols for leukemia?

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Cytoxan
Prednisone
Vincristine
Asparaginase

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What are lymphoma’s?

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Malignant neoplasm of cells native to lymphoid tissue, lymphocytes and histiocytes

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