Hematologic Disorders Flashcards
iron deficiency anemia effects this age group (2 populations)
9 -24 months; adolescence
1 cause of iron deficiency anemia
too much milk intake; not enough iron intake
changes seen under the microscope in iron deficiency anemia
microcytic; hypo-chromatic cells
mgmt of iron deficiency anemia
rice cereal - vegetables - fruits - meats (wait 1 week between for allergies)
s/s of iron deficiency anemia
porcelain like skin (hemoglobin is reduced
when giving iron give it with
OJ - increases iron absorbance
give w/dropper in back of the throat to avoid teeth stain
expect dark/tarry stools
give tid
prevention is the goal in iron deficiency anemia
yes
foods high in iron
liver
green leafy veggies
rice cereal (cream of wheat/oats, cheerios)
eggs
population most commonly affected by sickle cell anemia
african americans
is there a cure for sickle cell anemia
no
sickle cell anemia is inherited t or f
true - inherited disease
sickle cell anemia cycle
periods of exacerbation’s and remissions
what will exacerbate a sickle cell crisis
infection stress dehydration hypoxia alterations in acid-base
different types of crises if you have sickle cell
acute chest syndrome (pulmonary infarcts leading to issues with respirations)
most common type vaso occlusive episode/crisis - red blood cells go into sickle shape - block circulation from periphery
sshb - sickle shape hemoglobin
spleen - all red blood cells pool in spleen
do the red blood cells live as long in sickle cell anemia
no - hemolytic anemic
