Neutropenia Flashcards

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Cause of neutropenia

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Clinical consequence that occurs with a variety of conditions or diseases. It can also be an expected effect or side effect or unintentional fact of taking certain drugs

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Define neutropenia

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Reduction of neutrophils, a type of granulocyte, and therefore is sometimes referred to as granulocytopenia. The neutrophilic granulocytes are closely monitored as an indication of the patient’s risk for infection

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Treating neutropenia

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I can also be a side effect that must be tolerated it’s a necessary step in therapy. And some situations neutropenia results on the primary disease is treated

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Monitoring for neutropenia

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Monitor for signs and symptoms of infection, septic shock

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