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Lesson 20 Flashcards

1
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A condition in which the hemoglobin concentration is lower than normal

A

Anemia

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2
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An underlying disorder and most common hematologic condition

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Anemia

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3
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The marrow cannot produce adequate numbers of erythrocytes

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Hypoproliferative anemiaz

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4
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Loss of erythrocytes in the body

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Bleeding anemia

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5
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Premature destruction of erythrocytes

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Hemolytic anemia

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6
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Decreased erythrocyte production

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Hypoproliferative anemia

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7
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Destruction of erythrocytes

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Hemolytic anemia

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8
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Give symptoms of anemia

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Eye yellowing
Fainting and fatigue
SOB
Spleen enlargement
Skin hellowing
Low blood pressure

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9
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Drugs used to treat anemia

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Iron supplements - ferrous sulfate
Vitamins - vitamin b12 and folate acid
Erythopoietin Analogues Blood Transfusion

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10
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Nursing intervention for anemia

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Manage fatigue
Maintain adequate nutrition
Maintain adequate perfusion

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11
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Thiazide diuretics belong to a chemical class of drugs called

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Sulfonamide

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12
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This belong to a chemical class of drugs called sulfonamide

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Thiazide diuretics

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13
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The most commonly caused class of diuretics

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Thiazide diuretics

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14
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Fitst line of drugs for management of essential hypertension

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Thiazide diuretics

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15
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Give example of thiazide

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Chlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide

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16
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This diuretics exerts its main effect on the loop of henle

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Loop diuretics

17
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Another name for loop diuretics

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High ceiling diuretics

18
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Active pumping out of chloride

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Thiazide diuretics

19
Q

Blocks the action of chloride pump

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Loop diuretics

20
Q

Example of loop diuretics

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Bumetanide
Furosemide

21
Q

Not recommended for children but is indicated when the childnis taking other ototoxic drugs

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Bumetanide

22
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A stronger diuretic is needed, but the dose should not be more than 6 mg/kg/d

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Furosemide

23
Q

Relatively mild diuretics

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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors

24
Q

Inhibits the enzyme carbonic anhydrase

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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors

25
Q

Most often used for treatment of glaucoma

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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors

26
Q

Less powerful than loop diuretics, but they retain potassium instead of wasting it

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Potassium-Sparing Diuretics

27
Q

The only potassium-sparing diuretic recommended for children

A

Spironolactone

28
Q

An aldosterone antagonist which blocks the action of aldosterone/ treats hyperaldosteronism

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Spironolactone

29
Q

Type of diuretics exerts their therapeutic effect by pulling water into renal tube without loss of sodium

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Osmotic diuretics

30
Q

A sugar that is not well reabsorbed by the tubules

31
Q

Example of osmotic drugs

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Glycerin
Mannitol

32
Q

What do u give with ferrous sulfate to help in absorption

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