Patient with a blood disorder Flashcards
What is blood composed of?
55% plasma fluid and 45% formed elements
what does the 45% formed elements in blood consist of?
44% erythrocytes (RBC)
1% leukocytes (WBC)
what is plasma composed of?
90% water and 10% is plasma proteins, inorganic salts, gases, and substances being transported
What is the normal platelet count?
140,000 - 400,000/mm^3
What is the normal values of hemoglobin
12 to 17.2 g per mL depending on gender
What two groups are white blood cells divided into
granulocytes and the agranulocytes
Granulocytes
neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils
Agranulocytes
lymphocytes, monocytes
These are active in the blood clotting mechanism
platelets
A reduction in red blood cells to a level below normal level for the individual
Oxygen carrying capacity to the cells is diminished
Anemia
Failing to produce intrinsic factor resulting in deficiency of vitamin B12
Pernicious anemia
An autosomal recessive trait that approximately 10% of african americans have
Sickle cell anemia
Crescent or sickle shape assumed by the erythrocytes when the defective hemoglobin loses oxygen
Sickle cell anemia
Readiographic findings of sickle cell anemia
Coarse trabecular pattern appearing as horizontal rows between teeth (step ladder) with large marrow spaces
Oral manifestations of sickle cell anemia
Necrosis of the dental pulp Osteomyletis of the jaw Enamel hypomineralization Overgrowth of facial bones Pallor of buccal mucosa Numb chin syndrome Facial and dental pain
