FInal Flashcards
1
Q
what is anemia
A
decrease in # of RBC OR less than normal amount of hemoglobin
2
Q
standard symptoms for all anemia
A
weakness, fatigue, pallor, malaise, dyspnea with exertion, increased cardiac output, palpitation, tachycardia, systolic murmer, weak pulse, low BP, dizzy, fainting, HA, cold
3
Q
hypovolemia that restores in 1-2 days
caused by trauma or GI lesions or gynecologic disturbance
A
acute anemia
4
Q
blood report for acute anemia
A
decreased platelets, inc neutrophils, RBC start out normocytic/chromic and chance to hypochromic
5
Q
when will symptoms appear for chronic anemia?
A
when Fe stores are depleated
6
Q
menstation, fibroids, cancer and angiodysplasia
A
cause chronic anemia
7
Q
what does the report look like for chromic anemia
A
elevated palatelets, leuopenia,
