Exam 3 - anemia Flashcards
1
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normal hemoglobin for females
A
12-16
2
Q
normal hemoglobin for males
A
13-17
3
Q
mild anemia
A
hgb 10-12
4
Q
moderate anemia
A
hgb 6-10
5
Q
severe anemia
A
hgb <6
6
Q
Normal MCV
A
80-100
7
Q
Thalassemia
A
type of anemia
erythrocyte production diminished due to abnormal hgb synthesis as well as hemolysis
8
Q
med for iron deficiency anemia
A
iron sulfate
9
Q
pt. teaching for iron sulfate
A
- take before food
- vit. c for better absorption
- liquid iron stains teeth (use straw)
- IM use separate needles so don’t stain skin
- constipating, use stool softeners
- may turn stool black
10
Q
dietary recommendations for folic acid
A
green leafy veg, liver, meat, fish, legumes, whole grains
11
Q
antisickling drug
A
hydrea
12
Q
hemochromatosis
A
iron overload
liver enlargement, cardiomyopathy, arthritis
treatment: bloodlet
13
Q
polycythemia
A
increased number of RBCs = thick blood
hyperviscosity and hypervolemia –> severe HTN
14
Q
normal platelet count
A
150,000-400,000
15
Q
platelet <150,000
A
thrombocytopenia
