hematology/resp/gi Flashcards
1
Q
s/s of iron deficiency anemia
A
pallor weakness fatigue microcytic (small) RBCs decr hemoglobin and hematocrit
2
Q
iron rich foods
A
egg yolks apricots tofu legumes oysters tuna seeds potatoes fish iron fortified cereal red meats poultry nuts
3
Q
administering iron supplements
A
calcium (milk/antacids) decr absorption vitamin c (fruit juice/multivitamin) increase absorption
- take w straw
- brush teeth after
se: black stool, constipation, foul aftertaste
4
Q
s/s thrombocytopenia
A
decrease in platelets = risk for bleeding
weakness, dizziness, tachy, hypotension prolonged bleeding time PETECHIAE PURPURA bleeding from gums/nose heavy menstrual cycle blood in stool/urine
incr INR and PT/PTT
5
Q
Causes of thrombocytopenia
A
PLATELETS platelet disorders leukemia anemia trauma enlarged spleen liver disease ethanol toxins sepsis
6
Q
bleeding precautions for thrombocytopenia
A
use electric razors no aspirin use small needle guages decrease needle sticks protect from injury
