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Hematological Assessment 2 Flashcards

1
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What are the 3 functions of the hematology system

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perfusion, clotting, immunity

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what is perfusion

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blood is the oxygen delivery system

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what does bone marrow make

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red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets

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what is another name for red blood cells

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erythrocytes

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what is another name for white blood cells

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leukocytes

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what is another name for platelets

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thrombocytes

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what is bone marrow also involved in

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immune response

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what is the spleens white pulp do

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storage of WBC, major site of antibody production

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what is the spleens red pulp do

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storage site for RBC and platelets

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what is the spleens function

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regulate RBC production, destroys old/imperfect RBCs, filters out bacteria

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what does the liver form

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factor IIV, IX, and X

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what does the liver store

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extra whole blood cells and ferritin

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13
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proper liver function is important for the production of…

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vitamin K

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14
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what does albumin do

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maintains the osmotic pressure in the circulatory system and prevents plasma from leaking into the tissues

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15
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what does albumin carry

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hormones, enzymes, and medications

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what is plasma

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extra cellular fluid where blood cells are suspended

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17
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what does plasma consist of

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albumin, globulin, and fibrinogen

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18
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what does globulins do

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play a role in fighting infection

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19
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what does fibrinogen do

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critical to the clotting process

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20
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what is the largest portion of blood

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red blood cells

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21
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what do RBC look like

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red, smooth, biconcave

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what are some WBC granulocytes

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neutrophils, basophils and eosinophils

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what are some WBC agranulocytes

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lymphocytes and monocytes

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24
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what is the smallest blood cell

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platelets

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25
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what do platelets do

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stick to injured site and form clot to control bleeding, can repair small vessels

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26
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where are platelets stored

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20% in spleen 80% circulating

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27
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what is platelet production controlled by

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substance called thrombopoietin

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28
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what is erythropoiesis

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process of RBC production

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29
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how long do RBC live

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120 day life cycle

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where is erythropoietin made

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kidneys production remains steady to keep up with RBC life cycle

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31
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what doe hypoxia stimulate

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increase release of erythropoietin

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32
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what does hyperoxia stimulate

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slow down of erythropoietin

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33
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what is hemostasis

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multi-stepped process of controlled blood clotting

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34
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how does hemostatsis balance clotting

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anticoagulants

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35
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where does the extrinsic clotting pathway work

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abnormal condition outside the blood vessels

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36
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where does the intrinsic clotting pathway work

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changes within the blood

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37
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how does the extrinsic and intrinsic pathway work together

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the point where the meet results in a stable clot for hemostasis

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38
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what is fibrinolysis

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anticlotting factors that circulate in small amounts in response to the formation of a fibrin clot

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39
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what does fibrinolysis prevent

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over enlargement of the fibrin clot

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40
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what changes occur from aging

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Decrease in blood volume, Bone marrow produces fewer blood cells, Total RBC, WBC counts lower, Lymphocytes are less reactive

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41
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when do hemoglobins levels fall

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after middle-age

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42
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what is included in the patient history

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Age, gender, Liver function, Occupation and hobbies, and home location, Drug use (prescribed, OTC, illicit), Nutrition status, Finances and social support, Family history and genetic risk, Current health problems

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what is included in the physical assessment

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Skin, Head and neck, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Kidney and urinary, Musculoskeletal, Abdominal, Central nervous system, Psychosocial

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44
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what does a peripheral blood smear test

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used to exam red and white blood cells and platelets - gives a clear picture of changes

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45
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what does a CBC include

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RBCs, WBCs, Platelets, Hgb/Hct

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46
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what does reticulocyte count test

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total percentage of RBC in the blood sample

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47
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what does low platelet count mean

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thrombocytopenia

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48
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what does high platelet count mean

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thrombocytosis

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49
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what does hemoglobin electrophoresis test

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detects different types of hemoglobin

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50
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what is Hgb A

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normal

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51
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what is Hgb S

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sickle cell

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52
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what does coombs test test

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detects antibodies that act against the hemoglobin

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53
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what is antibodies that act against hemoglobin known to cause

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hemolytic anemia

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54
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what does serum ferrtin test

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the level of iron in the blood, transferrin or TIBC - how much iron can your body transport, ferritin the amount of stored iron in the body

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55
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what is the follow up care included for bone marrow aspiration and biopsy

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check site every 2 hours for 24 hours avoid activity that could result in trauma - asprin free analgesic can use ice packs

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56
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what is anemia

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reduction in either the number of RBCs, amount of hemoglobin, or hematocrit

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57
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what are some common causes for anemia

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dietary problems, genetic disorders, bone marrow disease, excessive bleeding

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what is mild hemoglobin

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less then 11

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what is moderate hemoglobin

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less then 9

60
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what is severe hemoglobin

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less then 7

61
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what does MCV indicate

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size of RBC

62
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what does MCH indicate

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color of RBC

63
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what is abnormal hemoglobin s sensitive to

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hypoxia - traveling to higher altitudes and dehydration

64
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how long do RBCs last for sickle cell anemia

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20 days - bone marrow cant keep up

65
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what is sickle cell anemia

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blood cells shaped like a sickle, abnormal hemoglobin chain

66
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what happens to the spleen from sickle cell

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enlarged/overworked
splenomegaly, increased risk for infection

67
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is sickle cell dominate or recessive

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recessive

68
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when is sickle cell diagnosed

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about 6 months when fetal hemoglobin beings to replaced by abnormal hemoglobin

69
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what are some ss of sickle cell

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pain and swelling in the joints

70
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what race is sickle cell more prominent

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african americans - but can affect all races

71
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sickle cell crisis - SICKLE

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significant blood loss, illness/infection, climbing ot flying to high altitudes, keeping continued stress, low fluid intake, extreme temp changes

72
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what is vaso-occlusive sickle cell

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RBCs sticking in vessels, meaning decreased blood flow to organs/tissues

73
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what is hyperhemolytic sickle cell

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rapid destruction of RBCs- jaundice

74
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what is aplastic anemia

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bone marrow cannot keep up with RBC production

75
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ss of sickle cell

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anemia ss: Fatigue, pallor, weakness, SOB, increase HR, cold hands and feet

76
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**what is dactylitis and where is it seen

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pain in back, joint related to inflammation - sickle cell

77
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why is hydration important for sickle cell

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dilutes blood keeps RBC from sticking together and helps with renal function

78
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what are some interventions for sickle cell

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bed rest, hydration, O2, pain control, monitory respiratory status, folic acid, neuro checks, vision screening, remove restricting items

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what does folic acid help with

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RBC production

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how do you prevention measures for sickle cell

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vaccines, no high altitudes, prevent infection, hydration, decrease stress, no smoking, avoid over excertion

81
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what kind of testing is done for sickle cell

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newborn screening, aminocentesis, dithionite tesing

82
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what test confirms sickle cell

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Hgb electrophoresis

83
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what is hydroxyurea used to treat and how does it work

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sickle cell and some cancers
creates fetal hemoglobin, decrease sickling, helps anemia, decreased need for blood transfusion, lowers WBC

84
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what is another treatment for sickle cell

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stem cell transplants

85
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how does someone get thalassemia

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inherited blood disorder

86
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what decent is more common for thalassemia

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mediterranean decent

87
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what is thalassemia

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less hemoglobin then normal

88
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what are the ss fo thalalssemia

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fatigue, weakness, slow growth, pallor

89
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what is the treatment for mild thalassemia

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may not require treatment

90
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what is the treatment for severe thalassemia

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may require blood transfusions or donor stem cell transplant

91
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what is iron deficiency anemia

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low iron levels

92
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what is the most common type of anemia

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iron deficiency

93
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where is the most of the bodys iron found in

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70% found in hemoglobin

94
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what does LOW IRON stand for

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lethargic, overexerted easily, weird food cravings/white faced, inflammation of the tongue/increase HR, reduced hemoglobin levels, observable RBC changes, nail changes (spoon shaped),

95
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what should you not take iron with

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food, coffee, calcium, or antacids wait 2 hours inbetween

96
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what helps absorption of iron

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vitamin c

97
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what could iron do to stool

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dark green or black

98
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how should you take liquid iron

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with straw it could stain teeth

99
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what tests evaluate iron levels

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CBC, iron level, blood smear

100
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what could be some causes for iron deficent anemia

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poor intake, absorption problem (celiac, cystic fibrosis, short gut syndrome), losing iron due to blood loss

101
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what is pernicious anemia

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the body does not produce enough intrinsic factor resulting Vitamin B12 deficiency –> GI system unable to absorb B12 because of the low intrinsic factor making the body attack parietal cells

102
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what are some ss of pernicious anemia

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pale, no energy, red swollen tongue, numbness, confusion, depression, unsteady gait, loss of appetite, SOB with activity

103
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what are the neurological symptoms for pernicious anemia

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tingling, burning, numbness

104
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what do you need to give for pernicious anemia

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vitamin B12

105
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what is thrombocytopenia

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Destructive reduction of circulating platelets after normal platelet production; impaired clotting occurs

106
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what is heparin-induced thrombocytopenia

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immune mediated adverse reaction to heparin, low platlet count

107
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stop heparin if platelet count…

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less then 100,000

108
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how do you treat thrombocytopenia

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platelet transfusions, anticoagulants, splenectomy

109
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what is hemophilla

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Blood does not clot properly resulting in excessive bleeding after an injury or damage.

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what are ss of hemophilla

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Bruising, Joint Pain, Swelling, Unexplained Bleeding, Hematuria or Hemoccult

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how do you treat hemophilla

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clotting factors, plasma

112
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what is DIC

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Abnormal clotting in the body, All clotting factors are used up, Causes abnormal bleeding

113
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what is the treatment for DIC

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supportive care, fluids and blood transfusions

114
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what is factor V leiden

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A mutation of one genes that controls Factor V, Linked to an increase in blood clots

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what are the ss of facor v leiden

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easy bruising, nose bleeds, excessive bleeding after surgery or trauma

116
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what is the treatment for factor v leiden

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Infusion of FFP, blood, and platelets

117
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what is von willebrand disease

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Bleeding disorder caused by low levels of clotting protein in the blood

118
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how does someone get von willebrand disease

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inherited but rarely may develop later in life

119
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what are the ss of von willebrand disease

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Recurrent/prolonged nosebleeds, Bleeding from the gums, Increased menstrual flow, Excessive bleeding with surgery or trauma

120
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what is the treatment of choice for von willebrand disease

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desmopressin

121
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what kind of cell is seen in hodgkins lymphoma

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reed-sternburg cell - giant cell

122
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what is non-hodgkins more common in

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male and older adults

123
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what are the ss of non/hodgkins lymphoma

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Large, painless lymph node(s), Fevers, drenching night sweats, unplanned weight loss, Some have no symptoms at time of diagnosis

124
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what are some treatment options for non/hodgkins lymphoma

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External radiation of lymph node regions, For more extensive disease, radiation and combination chemotherapy is used, CAR-T therapy

125
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what is multiple myeloma

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WBC cancer of mature b-lymphocytes

126
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what are the ss of multiple myeloma

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fatigue, easy bruising, bone pain

127
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what is the treatment for multiple myeloma

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involves watchful waiting, Proteasome Inhibitors, Immunomodulating drugs, HSCT

128
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what is leukemia

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Blood cancer – uncontrolled production of WBCs (blast cells) in bone marrow

129
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how is leukemia classified

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by cell type – lymphocytic or lymphoblastic

130
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what are some risk factors of leukemia

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Ionizing radiation, Viral infection, Exposure to chemicals and drugs

131
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what are some transfusion reactions

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Acute hemolytic, Febrile, Allergic, Circulatory Overload, Sepsis

132
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what does warfarin do

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long term anticoagulant

133
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how does warfarin work

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prevents clotting factors in the liver

134
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what tests should you monitor when taking warfarin

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PT, INR

135
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what is normal Prothrombin time

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10-12 seconds

136
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what is normal international normalized ratio

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0.75-1.25

137
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what is the INR therapeutic range when taking warfarin

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2-3

138
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what ss shoul you monitor when taking warfarin

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ss of bleeding

139
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who should not take warfarin

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active bleeding, wounds, ulcers, spinal/eye/brain surgery, renal or liver failure

140
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what is warfarins antidote

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vitamin K

141
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what is heparin used for

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short term anticoagulant

142
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how does heparin work

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Prevents clotting by activating antithrombin, which indirectly inactivates thrombin and factor Xa, inhibiting fibrin formation

143
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what is heparins antidote

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protamine

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