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MP323 - HAEMATOLOGICAL DISORDERS Flashcards

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erythropoiesis

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RBC production, stimulated by hypoxia, controlled by erythropoietin (hormone synthesised in kidney)

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Haemolysis

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  • destruction of RBCs
  • releases bilirubin into bloodstream
  • normal lifespan of RBC = 120 days
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anticoagulation

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  • elements that interfere with blood clotting
  • aspirin
  • clopidogrel
  • warfarin
  • heparin
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Leukopenia

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decreased WBCs

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neutropenia

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decreased neutrophil count

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RBC count for women and men

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women = 4.5 - 5.5 x10^6
men = 4.0 - 5.0 x10^6

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Haematocrit (Hct)

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percentage of whole blood that is composed of red blood cells

measures the number the RBCs and the size of red blood cells

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normal platelet count

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150,000 - 400,000

spontaneous haemorrhage likely when <20,000

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thrombocytopenia

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decreased platelet count

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pancytopenia

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decreased number of RBCs, WBCs and platelets

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anaemia

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  • reduction in RBCs, the quantity of haemoglobin, or the volume of RBCs
  • main function of RBCs is oxygenation, anaemia results in varying degrees of hypoxia
  • drives ischaemic pathologies
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prevalent conditions in anaemia

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  • blood loss
  • decreased production of erythrocytes
  • increased destruction of erythorcyes
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symptoms of anaemia

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  • PALLOR
  • fatigue, weakness
  • dyspnoea
  • palpitations, tachycardia
  • headache, dizziness and restlessness
  • slowing of thought
  • paraesthesia
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aetiology of iron-deficiency anaemia

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DECREASED ERYTHROCYTE PRODUCTION
- inadequate dietary intake
- malabsorption
- blood loss
- haemolysis

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common symptoms of iron-deficiency anaemia

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  • pallor and glossitis (inflamed tongue)
  • cheilitis
  • sensitivity to clod
  • weakness and datigue
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diagnostic studies for iron-deficiency anaemia

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  • FBC
  • iron levels: total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) and serum ferritin
  • endoscopy/colonoscopy
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iron replacement for iron-deficiency anaemia

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  • oral iron
  • ferrous sulphate
  • absorbed best in acidic environment
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side effects of oral ferrous sulphate for iron-deficiency anaemia

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  • constipation/diarrhoea
  • GI discomfort
  • nausea

can be taken after food to reduce GI side-effects but best absorbed on empty stomach

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megaloblastic anaemias

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  • characterised by large RBCs which are fragile and easily destroyed

common forms: cobalamin deficiency, folic acid deficiency

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causes of cobalamin (vitamin B12) deficiency

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  • gastric mucosa not secreting intrinsic factor
  • long-term use of H2 histamine receptor blockers cause atrophy or loss of gastric mucosa
  • nutritional deficiency
  • hereditary defects
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common symptoms of cobalamin deficiency anaemia

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  • general symptoms of anaemia
  • sore tongue
  • anorexia
  • weakness
  • paraesthesia
  • altered thought processes
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diagnostic studies of B12 deficiency anaemia

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  • RBCs appear large
  • abnormal shapes
  • structure contributes to erythrocyte destruction
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treatment for B12 pernicious anaemia

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  • oral cyanocobalamin
  • parental cobalamin
  • dietary intake is important
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characteristics of folic acid deficiency

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  • RBCs that are large and fewer in number
  • folic acid required for RBC formation and maturation
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causes of folic acid deficiency

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  • poor dietary intake
  • malabsorption syndromes
  • drugs that inhibit absorption
  • alcohol abuse
  • haemodialysis
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characteristics of anaemia of chronic disease

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  • underproduction of RBCs, shortening of RBC survival
  • 2nd most common cause of anaemia
  • generally develops after 1-2 months of sustained disease
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causes of anaemia of chronic disease

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  • impaired renal function
  • chronic, inflammatory, infectious or malignant disease
  • chronic liver disease
  • folic acid deficiencies
  • splenomegaly
  • hepatitis
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anaemia caused by acute blood loss

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result of sudden haemorrhage (trauma, surgery, vascular disruption)

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care for anaemia caused by acute blood loss

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  1. replacing blood volume
  2. identifying source of haemorrhage
  3. stopping blood loss
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chronic blood loss sources/symptoms

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  • similar to iron-deficiency anaemia
  • GI bleeding, haemorrhoids, menstrual blood loss
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care for chronic blood loss

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supplemental iron administration

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types of anaemia caused by increased erythrocyte destruction

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  • haemolytic anaemia
  • sickle cell anaemia
  • haemochromatosis
  • polycythemia
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haemolytic anaemia characteristics

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  • destruction or haemolytic of RBCs at a rate that exceeds production
  • third major cause of anaemia
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intrinsic haemolytic anaemia

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  • abnormal haemoglobin
  • enzyme deficiencies
  • RBC membrane abnormalities
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extrinsic haemolytic anaemia

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  • normal RBCs
  • damaged by external factors (liver, spleen, toxins, mechanical injury)

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