Leukemia Flashcards
1
Q
what abnormal WBC will be seen
A
blast cells
they take up room in vessels no no room for RBC, WBC, platelets
2
Q
treatment time
A
2.5-3yrs
3
Q
signs and symptoms
A
- fever
- bleeding
- petechia
- lethargy
- anorexia
- similar to thrombocytopenia
4
Q
labs
A
- decreased platelets
- decrease HGB
- increased WBC
- blast cells
5
Q
standard risk
A
age 1-10
6
Q
high risk
A
- < age 1; > age 10
- leukocytes >50,000
- boys
7
Q
treatment stages
A
- induction —> <5% blast cells
- consolidation
- delayed intensification
- maintenance
