hemophilia Flashcards
1
Q
hemophilia is INHERITED by which gene
A
x linked recessive gene, you don’t have factor 8
blame mom
recessive disorder
2
Q
factor 8 aids in clots, without this what happens?
A
bleeding events occur
3
Q
where is factor 8 manufactured
A
in the liver
4
Q
people with hemophilia often times develop what
A
hemoarthrosis
5
Q
what is hemoarthrosis
A
bleeding into the joint spaces r/t factor 8 deficiency
6
Q
without factor 8 you cant develop
A
thromboplastin or clots
7
Q
which gender is affected most in hemophilia
A
boys
girls = heavy menstrual flow
8
Q
treatment for hemophilia
A
administer artificial factor 8
