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role of Hgb

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–reversibly binds oxygen and CO2 for transport
–adequate Hgb necessary for oxygen delivery to the tissues

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RBC/Bus analogy

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Bus = RBC
Seats = Hgb
What seats are made of = Iron
Passengers = Oxygen

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All diseases of RBCs mean … ?

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less oxygen is able to be transported to the tissues

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anemia type d/t abnormal Hgb

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sickle cell

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name for abnormally large, regular Hgb concentration RBCs

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macrocytic, normochromic

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what anemias have macrocytic, normochromic RBCs?

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B12 and folate deficiencies

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name for abnormally small, low Hgb concentration RBCs

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microcytic, hypochromic

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what anemia has microcytic, hypochromic RBCs?

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iron deficiency anemia

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name for normal size, normal Hgb concentration RBCs

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normocytic, normochromic

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what conditions have normocytic, normochromic RBCs?

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–blood loss
–sickle cell
–aplastic anemia

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relationship between microcytic and MCV

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microcytic = decreased MCV

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relationship between macrocytic and MCV

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macrocytic = increased MCV

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effect of B12/folate deficiencies on RBCs

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negatively affects DNA synthesis in RBCs

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normal Hgb levels

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Male: 14-18
Female: 12-16

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mild anemia Hgb levels

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Male: 10-13.5
Female: 10-12

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moderate anemia Hgb level

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8 - <10

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severe anemia Hgb level

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< 8

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why are anemia symptoms present?

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due to decreased oxygen carrying capacity

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mild-moderate anemia symptoms

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–fatigue
–weakness
–tachycardia
–dyspnea

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moderate-severe anemia symptoms

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–increased HR and RR
–hypotension, pallor, faintness
–CV symptoms (esp. with exertion)

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pathophys cause of weakness in anemia

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decreased oxygen to muscles

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pathophys cause of fatigue in anemia

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decreased energy production

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pathophys cause of pallor in anemia

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blood redistribution away from skin and toward major organs (compensatory mechanism)

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pathophys cause of increased HR, palpitations in anemia

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increased cardiac output (compensatory)

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pathophys of bone pain in anemia
increased secretion of erythropoietin
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pathophys of chest pain/heart failure in anemia
decreased oxygenation of cardiac muscle
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pathophys of dyspnea/increased RR in anemia
decreased overall oxygenation
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demographic factors of iron deficiency anemia
--elderly --teenager --female --immigrant --aborigine --widower
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dietary factors of iron deficiency anemia
--low iron, haem iron --low vitamin C --excess phytate --excess coffee/tea --fad diets
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social/physical factors of iron deficiency anemia
--poverty --poor dentition --candle burning --alcohol abuse --GIT disease --depression
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etiologies of iron deficiency anemia
--decreased INTAKE of iron --impaired ABSORPTION of iron --increased DEMAND for iron --excessive loss (GI bleed, menstruation)
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symptoms of iron deficiency anemia
--general symptoms of anemia --smooth tongue/glossitis/mouth ulcers/cheilosis --koilonychia ("spoon nails") --pica
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megaloblastic anemia
condition in which the bone marrow produces unusually large, structurally abnormal, immature RBCs
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leading cause of megaloblastic anemia
B12 and folic acid deficiency
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why are B12 and folic acid needed in RBCs?
DNA synthesis
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who is most likely to have megaloblastic anemia?
elderly
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atrophic gastritis
stomach lining has thinned causing decreased intrinsic factor
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what do parietal cells produce?
acid (iron absorption) and intrinsic factor (B12 absorption)
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most common cause of B12 deficiency
pernicious anemia (autoimmune)
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what are some diseases that can cause a reduction of IF?
--Crohn's --celiac --bacterial growth --parasite
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symptoms of B12 deficiency
--symptoms of anemia --neuropathy --ataxia --glossitis --dementia/psychosis
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what is a folate deficiency caused by (broadly)?
decreased intake and increased need
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examples of decreased intake for folate deficiencies
--alcoholism --diet --cirrhosis
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example of increased need for folate
pregnancy
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where is folate stored?
liver
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main etiology of chronic kidney disease
impaired erythropoietin production
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what is erythropoietin?
what is released to tell our bone marrow to make RBCs
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relevance of Hgb/Hct in chronic kidney disease
correspond with the degree of kidney insufficiency
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symptoms of chronic kidney disease
s/s of anemia
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aplastic anemia
--primary condition of bone marrow stem failure --rare --autoimmune is most common
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what is aplastic anemia characterized by?
pancytopenia
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what is pancytopenia?
decreased RBCs, leukocytes, and platelets
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treatment of aplastic anemia
--blood transfusions --bone marrow transplant --immunosuppressants --corticosteroids --drugs to stimulate erythropoiesis
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causes of aplastic anemia
--idiopathic (majority) --high dose exposure to toxic agents (radiation, chemo, insecticides) --autoimmune mechanisms (complication of infection)
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acquired hemolytic anemia
premature destruction of RBCs caused by some external agent
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common causes of acquired hemolytic anemia
--autoimmune attack --blood incompatibilities --drug reactions --physical agents (severe burn) --microangiopathies
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what happens with acquired hemolytic anemia?
--formation of immune complexes --lysis = cell death
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symptoms of acquired hemolytic anemia
--low hemoglobin --increased reticulocyte count --mild jaundice --hemoglobinuria
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sickle cell anemia
inability to bind Hgb normally; genetic
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hemoglobin S
--sickle cell; distorts shape, especially when oxygen is low --fragile sickle-shaped cells deliver less oxygen to the tissues
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cause of pain in sickle cell anemia
misshapen RBCs easily clog blood vessels and break into pieces that disrupt blood flow, leading to ischemia and necrosis
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symptoms of sickle cell anemia
--s/s of anemia --swelling of hands and feet with fever --painful episodes
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pain crisis triggers with sickle cell
--dehydration --stress --high altitudes --fever --extreme temps
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treatment for sickle cell
--O2 --hydration --pain management --infection control measures --blood transfusions --bone marrow transplants --genetic counseling and treatment
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medication for sickle cell
hydroxyurea
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thalassemia
genetic; abnormal Hgb makes erythrocytes microcytic, hypochromic, and of carrying size
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treatment for thalassemia
--blood transfusions --bone marrow transplants --splenectomy
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patho of thalassemia
--genetic disorder occurring mostly in persons of Mediterranean descent --abnormal Hgb (lack of alpha and beta globin)
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symptoms of thalassemia
--delayed growth --fatigue --dyspnea --hepatomegaly --splenomegaly --bone deformities --jaundice
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causes of anemia from blood loss
--gross --occult
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rate of blood loss and anemia
--IMPORTANT! --unable to compensate --slow = less symptoms
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risk factors for polycythemia
--chronic hypoxia --living at high altitudes --long-term cigarette smoking --familial and genetic predisposition --long-term exposure to CO2
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relative polycythemia
isolated decrease in plasma volume, elevating the Hgb, Hct, and RBC count
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etiology of relative polycythemia
severe dehydration
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primary polycythemia
**polycythemia vera** --typically > 60 years --most often in males (2x)
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patho of polycythemia vera
a single stem cell mutates into a cell that overproduces all blood cells except for lymphocytes
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symptoms of polycythemia vera
--HA --fatigue --weight loss --dyspnea --HTN --clotting problems --ruddy color --intense/painful itching made worse by heat or exposure to water (aquagenic pruritis)
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biggest concern with polycythemia vera
CV events (stroke/MI)
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etiology of secondary polycythemia
adaptive (compensatory) response to tissue hypoxia
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purpose causing secondary polycythemia
provide more O2 carriers by increasing RBC production
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effects of increased blood viscosity and blood volume in secondary polycythemia
--HTN (HA, concentration issues, ruddy, cyanosis) --decreased blood flow issues (DVT, hemorrhage. angina)
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effects of hypermetabolism in secondary polycythemia
--night sweats --weight loss
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effects of increased RBCs and H&H in secondary polycythemia
--itching --pain in fingers and toes
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