Hubbard - RBC Disorders Flashcards
Sx’s = facial rubor, pruritus after bath, hyperviscosity, and increased LAP
PCV
PCV is associated w/ what syndrome
Budd-Chiari
How is the RI interpreted
RI > 2.5% = high RBC destruction
RI < 2.5% = poor RBC production
What is the Tx for PCV
Phelbotomy
What mutation is seen in acquired Fe-deficiency anemia
nRAMP2 (DCT1)
What infection causes aplastic crisis in pts w/ Sickle Cell
Parvovirus
Sx’s = bone pain, dactylitis
Sickle Cell
Sickle Cell causes a pt to be at an increased risk for which infection
Salmonella
What is the Tx for Warm Ab IgG anemia
Steroids
What infection can cause Cold Ab IgA anemia
3˚ Syphillis
Sx’s = blackwater fever d/t hemolytic anemia
Malaria
Sx’s = Oraya fever d/t infectious adhesion to RBC membranes and causing hemolysis
Bartonellosis (Carrions disease)
What morphologic feature will you see in Bartonellosis (Carrions disease)
Maltese cross sign
What is the Tx for pts w/ anemia of chronic disease
Hgb 10-12 = observation
Hgb < 10 = transfusion
What is a Tx for Sickle Cell
Hydroxyurea