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Exam 6 Flashcards

1
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Thalassemia treatment:

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Blood transfusion

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Which anemia is associated with macrocyclic and misshapen RBCs w/ thin membranes?

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Vitamin B 12 deficiency

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Snape of RBCs with iron deficiency anemia?

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Misshapen and pale

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Manifestations of Vit B 12 deficiency?

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Pallor
Jaundice
Weakness
Beef, smooth red tongue
Paresthesias
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Polycythemia

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Abnormally high RBC count

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Who is at high risk for developing vitamin B12 deficiency

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Strict vegans

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7
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High risk for aplastic anemia?

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Farmers with regular exposure to pesticides

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Bronze colored skin is associated with which type of anemia?

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Thalassemia

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9
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Aplastic anemia treatment

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Stem cell transplant

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10
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Requires blood transfusion for life is associated with which type of anemia?

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Thalassemia

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11
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Ferrous Sulfate:
Dosage
Side effects
Teaching

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Daily dose of 150-200 mg
Constipation, dark stools, stains teeth
Acidic environment, no milk or antacids, calcium

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Iv drug name for Iron

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Iron dextran (INFed)

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13
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Aplastic anemia clinical therapies:

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Blood transfusion

Bone marrow transplant

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Thrombocytopenia:

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Decreased platelet count, less than 100000

Danger of spontaneous hemorrhage

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Leukemia:

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Chronic malignant disorders of WBCs

Decreased WBC count

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Thalassemia clinical therapies:

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Regular blood transfusions
Folic acid supplementation
Possible splenectomy
Genetic counseling

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17
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Sickle cell crisis clinical therapies:

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Rest 
Oxygen
Narcotic analgesia
Hydration
Treatment of precipitating factors
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18
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Priority for anemia:

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Adequate tissue oxygenation

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19
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Thrombocytosis:

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Danger of excessive clotting

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20
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Neutropenic:

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Neutrophils less than 1000?

Immature WBCs

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Leukopenia:

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WBC count less than 4000

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22
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G-6PD caused by:

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Hereditary defect in RBC metabolism

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23
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What occurs in aplastic anemia?

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Bone marrow fails to produce all 3 types of blood cells

Pancytopenia

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Pancytopenia:

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Decrease in all three (WBC count, RBC count, and platelets)

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25
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What causes aplastic anemia?

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Most cases are unknown
Toxins
Radiation
Infection

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26
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G6PD affects which gender more often?

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Men due to being located on the X chromosome

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27
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What can trigger G6PD?

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Stressors

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28
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Hemolytic Anemia is characterized by?

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Premature destruction (lysis) of RBCs

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29
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Folic Acid deficiency anemia manifestation

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Pallor
Progressive weakness and fatigue
SON, palpitations
Glossitis, cheilosis, diarrhea

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30
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Folic Acid Deficiency is common in who:

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Older adults
Patients with TPN
Alcohol or drug addicts

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31
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Where is Vitamin B12 absorbed

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Ileum

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32
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Dietary deficiency of Vit B12 commonly occur among who?

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Strict vegans

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33
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Pernicious anemia is the lack of what?

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Lack of the intrinsic factor

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34
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Vit B12 is found in what types of food:

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Those derived from animals

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35
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Cheilosis:

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Cracks on the lips and at the corners of the mouth

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36
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Chronic iron deficiency can lead to:

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Brittle, spoon shaped nails
Cheilosis
Smooth sore tongue
Pica

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37
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Erythopoiesis means:

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RBC development (in bone marrow)

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38
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Hypochromic:

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RBCs are pale

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39
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Micro trim:

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Small RBCs

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40
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Microcytic RBCs associated with:

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Thalassemia

Iron def. anemia

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41
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Macrocyclic RBCs are associated with:

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Vit B12 or folate def.
Liver disease
Chemo

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42
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Hypochromic:

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Pale RBCs

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43
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Seizures:

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Periods of abnormal electrical discharges in the brain that may cause involuntary movement and or behavior and sensory alterations

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44
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Epilepsy:

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When seizure activity becomes chronic with recurrent episodes secondary to a CNS disorder

45
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Focal seizures:

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When abnormal electrical activity is contained to a limited/specific area of the brain
Normally one side of the brain

46
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Focal seizures (AKA)

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Partial seizures

47
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Types of focal seizures

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Focal aware

Focal impaired

48
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Focal aware seizures:

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Do not affect memory or awareness

49
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Focal impaired seizures:

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Can affect behavior, awareness, or memory before, during, or after the seizure episode

50
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Generalized seizures:

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Both hemispheres of the brain

51
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Focal seizures can sometimes turn into ____ seizures

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Generalized

52
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Generalized seizures may also manifest as what:

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Blank stares
Brief muscle twitches
Muscle stiffening

53
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Clinic phase:

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Alternating muscle contraction and relaxation

54
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Postictal period:

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Following the seizure activity

55
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Aura:

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Early sign of seizure

56
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Diagnostic test of seizures

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CBC 
Blood chemistry
Urine culture
Lumbar puncture
Serum drug level
EEG
Lead level
Toxicology screening
CT
MRI
Angiography
57
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Intractable seizures:

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Those that cannot be controlled

58
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Status Epilepticus:

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Continuous seizure that last for more than 30 minutes or a seizure during which time of consciousness is not regained

59
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What can be admin. To prevent hypoglycemia:

A

50% dextrose

60
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What can be admin to stop seizure activity

A

Diazepam

Lorazepam

61
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What medication is admin IV for longer term control of seizures

62
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Nursing diagnosis for seizures

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Breathing pattern
Raise for trauma
Chronic low self esteem
Impaired verbal communication 
Acute confusion
63
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Implementation for seizures:

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Provide patient safety
Maintain the airway
Support home management

64
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Risk factors for SCD:

A

Genetics

African Americans

65
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SCD needs inheritance of which two genes

66
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Priapism:

A

Painful, prolonged penile erection

67
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SCD: hot or cold compresses

68
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Sickle cell crisis AKA

A

Vaso-occlusive crisis

69
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Sickle cell crisis:

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Term used to describe the painful periods resulting from ischemia due to vascular occlusion

70
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Most common type of SCD:

A

Sickle cell anemia

71
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Suckling:

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RBCs that are crescent or sickle shaped

72
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Diagnostic Tests for SCD:

A 
Newborn screening
Heel sticks
Amniocentesis
Venous blood sample
Ultrasound scanning of head
73
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Surgery for SCD:

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Bone marrow transplant
Hematopoietic stem cell transplant
Blood transfusion
Splenectomy

74
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Hydroxyurea:

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Decreased production of abnormal blood cells and leads to less amounts of pain being experienced

75
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Hemosiderosis:

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Iron stored in tissues and organs

76
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Implementation for SCD:

A 
Oxygenation
Circulation
Fluid volume balance
Manage pain
Manage and prevent infection
Risk for caregiver role strain
77
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SCD:

Pain is due to

A

Vascular occlusion by RBCs

78
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SCD

Risk for infection due to

A

Impaired circulation

79
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SCD

Impaired circulation due to

A

Impaired flow of suckled RBCs

80
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SCD:

Many children undergo:

A

Splenectomy

This compromises immunity: risk for infection

81
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Early destruction of RBCs can lead to ____

82
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Hydroxyuera side effects:

A

Bone marrow suppression, headaches, dizziness, and n+v

83
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Complication of multiple blood transfusions:

A

An overload of iron in the body

84
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Deferoxamine:

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Treats iron overload due to multiple blood transfusion

85
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Splenic sequestration:

Life threatening

A

Yes can cause death within hours

86
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Splenic sequestration:

Manifestations

A

Shock
Hypovolemia
Profound anemia

87
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Ketogenic diet for seizures:

A

High fat, low carb, adequate protein

88
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Most common type of seizure:

A

Tonic clinic

89
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Tonic clonic:

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Body stiffens
Cry out
Relaxation then spasm
Lose consciousness

90
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Absence:

A 
Most common in peds
Daydreaming
Goes unnoticed
Won’t respond to you
Very very shot...seconds long
Won’t remember it
91
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What is the hallmark of absence seizures

A

Daydreaming

92
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How long do tonic clonic seizures last:

93
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Which seizures can go unnoticed

94
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Focal onset aware: (simple partial)

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Patient aware
Auras
Short less than 2 mins
Conscious
Recurrent muscle contractions
95
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Focal Impaired Awareness:

A

Unaware
Automations
Temporal lobe location is the most common

96
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Automatism:

A

Lip smacking, aimless walking, or picking and clothing (unaware while doing this)

97
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Atonic:

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W/o muscle tone
Great risk for head injury
Wear a helmet
Not aware during the event

98
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Atonic is at great risk for:

A

Head injury due to no muscle tone

99
Q

Medication for status epilepticus:

A

Diazepam or lorazepam

100
Q

Phenytoin (Dilantin)

Assess what

A

Gums for bleeding and increase visits to the dentist
Increase Vit D intake
Can cause gingival hyperplasia

101
Q

Hyperhemolytic:

A

Increase death of RBCs

102
Q

What is often the cause of a crisis:

103
Q

Neurtrophenia

A 
WBC is decreased
High risk for infection
Reverse isolation
Carefully monitor temp
Restrict ill visitors
No plants or flowers
Dedicated equipment for the patient only
104
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Patient teaching for neutropenia

A 
Report temp above 100
Above crowds and sick people
No raw foods
Avoid yard work or gardening
Wash dishes in hot water
Wash toothbrush in bleach or hot water
105
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Anemia

A

Decreased RBC counts

106
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Medication of Anemia

A

Ferrous sulfate

107
Q

Educate

A

Intake of B12 and iron

Rest periods

108
Q

Thrombocytopenia

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Decreased platelet count
High risk for bleeding

Monitor for blood
Avoid IV injection
Hold prolonged pressure on area

109
Q

Teaching for thrombocytopenia

A 
Soft toothbrush
Avoid blowing nose
Avoid NSAIDs
Electric razors
Implement safety precautions

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