Neutropenia Flashcards
Cause of neutropenia
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
Define neutropenia
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
Treating neutropenia
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
Monitoring for neutropenia
Monitor for signs and symptoms of infection, septic shock