Maternal 2 Flashcards
Most common types of anemia,
Iron deficiency anemia
1 mg folic acid daily plus iron supplements.
iron deficiency usually coexists with this type of anemia; therefore, the woman
should also receive iron supplements.
Folic acid deficiency anemia management
inadequate levels of hemoglobin (Hb) in blood.during pregnancy, hemoglobin that that is less than 11 g/dL in first and third trimesters, and 10,5 g/dL in second trimester
Anemia in pregnancy
A descriptive term for red blood cell (RBC) size smaller than the normal range,
Microcytosis
What is the most common cause of iron deficiency aneinia in pregnancy?
Poor nutrition and poor diet
Needed in the formation of red blood cell.
Folic acid
Red blood cells have less color than normal when examined under a microscope.
Erythrocyte hypochromia
Rare type of anemia caused by failure to absorb vitamin B12 because of lack of
intrinsic factor.
Addisonian pernicious anemia
Monthly IM of 1000 ug cyanocobalamine.
Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia management