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Hematopoetic Flashcards

1
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Most common anemia type?

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Iron deficiency anemia

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Decrease in the amount of RBC or hemoglobin in the blood. Usually attributed to improper formation of new RBC’s, increased rate of RBC destruction, or loss of RBC due to prolonged bleeding.

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Anemia

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due to chronic blood loss, inadequate amounts of dietary iron, or increased iron loss caused by intestinal parasites.

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Iron deficiency anemia

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hortened life span of RBC’s. 2 main types: sickle cells & thalassemia.

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Hemolytic anemia

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5
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Failure of bone marrow to function, resulting in decreased levels of RBC’s, WBC’s & platelets.
★causes trouble w/ clotting & fighting infection. Caused by infection & bone cancer

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Aplastic anemia

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occurs when large amount of blood is lost. ★ can lead to hypovolemic shock – 1 L of blood loss

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Trauma (blood loss) anemia

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7
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Sx:
* Pale
* Fatigue
* Muscle Weakness
* SOB

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Anemia

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8
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Tx:
* Depends on type
o Iron Supplements
o Blood Transfusions
o Stop blood loss
o Control sickle cell symptoms

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Anemia

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9
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Most common blood condition. Typically a sign of disease, secondary to something else going on. 400 different types

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Anemia

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10
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Neoplastic disease of unknown cause that results in overproduction of WBC’s ★ Can be acute or chronic. Cancer of cells, no actual tumors

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Leukemia

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11
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develop from stem cells.

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Myolocytic leukemia

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develops from lymphocyte cells. ★ seen in children

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Lymphocytic leukemia

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13
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Sx:
* Weakness
* SOB
* Heart palpitations
* Tendency to bleed

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Leukemia

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14
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Protective isolation precautions

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Leukemia

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  • Skeletal radiographs in children
    o Transverse radiolucent bands at metaphyseal ends
    o Patchy lytic lesions
    o Cortical erosion
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Leukemia

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  • CXR
    o Enlarged mediastinal/hilar lymph nodes
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Leukemia

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Tx:
* Chemo
* Radiation therapy
* Bone Marrow Transplant
* Antileukemic drugs
★ Stem cell transplant in kids

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Leukemia

18
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Neoplasms of lymphatic cells of immune system.

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Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

19
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Most common lymphoma w/ worst prognosis

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Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

20
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begins when lymphocyte becomes abnormal

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Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

21
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Sx:
* Enlarged Lymph nodes

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Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

22
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  • MRI/CT – staging mediastinal lymph node enlargement.
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Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

23
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Tx:
Chemo

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Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

24
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Neoplasms of lymphatic cells of immune system.

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Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

25
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begins when a lymphocyte becomes abnormal.

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Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

26
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Reed-Sternberg cell
o 1 cell 2nuclei large. Deciding the type.

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Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

27
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Sx:
* Malaise
* Fever
* Anorexia
* Enlarged lymph nodes

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Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

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  • MRI/CT/NM – staging
  • CXR – mediastinal lymph node enlargement.
    ★ Inaccurate positioning can sometimes cause misdiagnoses of this.
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Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

29
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Tx:
* Chemo
* Radiation Therapy

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Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

30
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Most common in ages 15-24. Rarely metastasizes. Slowly spreads to other lymph nodes.

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Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

31
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Rare, inherited disorder of blood coagulation. Have a lifelong tendency of spontaneous hemorrhage & prolonged bleeding.

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Hemophilia

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  • Profuse & Prolonged bleeding
    ★Severe bleeding from minor injuries
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Hemophilia

33
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  • Cartilage destruction
  • Jt space narrowing (knees, elbows, ankles)
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Hemophilia

34
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  • No cure
  • Replacement therapy
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Hemophilia

35
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Missing clotting factor 8. Blood unable to clot.

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Hemophilia

36
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A severe immune disorder caused by 1 of 2 human immunodeficiency retroviruses (RNA). The retrovirus lowers/ slows the immune response & the individual is prone to opportunistic infections & cancers.

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AIDS

37
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Sx:
o Lymphadenopathy
o Malaise
o Fever
o Jt pain

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HIV

38
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  • Tuberculosis-scarring ★Most common
  • P. jiroveciipneumonia-localized consolidation
  • Kaposi’s sarcoma-hilar adenopathy, infiltrates, pleural effusion, lesions/bleeding ulcers throughout body
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AIDS

39
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Sx:
o Chills
o Fever
o N/V/D
o Leukopenia
o Anemia
o Nervous systems conditions

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AIDS

40
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  • No cure
  • Treat with antiretroviral meds
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AIDS

41
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40% get progressive dementia. Slows down immune system.

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AIDS

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