complications of blood therapy Flashcards
1
Q
3 types of transfusion reactions
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febrile, allergic, hemolytic
2
Q
what is the most frequently occurring transfusion reaction
A
febrile
3
Q
tx of febrile transfusion
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slowing the rate and administering antipyretics
4
Q
allergic transfusion reaction occurs due to the presence of
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incompatible plasma proteins in the donor blood
5
Q
how does allergic transfusion reaction manifest
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urticaria, pruritus, occasional face swelling
6
Q
differentiate between allergic reaction and hemolytic reaction by
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checking the urine and plasma for free hemoglobin
7
Q
hemolytic transfusion reactions occur from
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administration of erroneous unit of blood to a patient
8
Q
all clinical signs of hemolytic transfusion reaction can be masked by anesthesia except
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hemoglobinuria and hypotension
