hematologic function alterations

Question 1

causes of iron deficiency anemia

Answer 1

most common, blood loss, malabsorption, poor nutritional intake, increased physiologic demand

Question 2

those at risk for iron deficiency anemia

Answer 2

teens and infants

Question 3

sx of iron deficiency anemia

Answer 3

pallor, fatigue, irritable, poor feeding, tachypnea, cardiomegaly, pica

Question 4

iron deficiency anemia tx

Answer 4

iron supplementation either oral or IV

Question 5

education on iron deficiency anemia

Answer 5

teach about iron rich foods and side effects of oral iron.

Question 6

what is sickle cell disease

Answer 6

hereditary which causes partial or complete replacement of hemoglobin. causes occlusion of blood vessels, ischemia and damages organs. hgb is sickle shaped and rigid.

Question 7

complications of sickle cell

Answer 7

stroke, acute chest syndrome with pulm infiltration and infection, priapism, retinopathy, kidney damage, liver failure, splenic sequestration, gallstones