PRE-FINAL 2 Flashcards
Anemia
Is a condition in which your blood has a lower-than-normal amount of red blood cells or hemoglobin.
Anemia
Is an iron-rich protein that helps red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
Hemoglobin
What is the emergency last treatment for Anemia?
Blood transfusion
Characterized by a decrease in hemoglobin or RBCs
Anemia
One of the causes of Anemia that is inherited and is chronic disease that cannot be treated by drug replacement
Cooley’s anemia; sickle cell anemia
Other name/term for Cooley’s anemia?
Sickle Cell Anemia
A deficiency in the body where women are predisposed because of monthly menstrual bleeding, poor diet, pregnancy and lactation.
Iron
True or False:
Males require less iron intake
True
Characterized by hypochromic microcytic anemia.
Iron deficiency anemia
Caused by in adequate dietary intake, inadequate GI absorption, increased demand (as in pregnancy ,lactation and chronic disease)
Iron deficiency anemia
What are the diagnosis for Iron deficiency anemia?
Serum ferritin ( earliest and most sensitive test), CBC, Peripheral blood smear
How many % of elemental iron in Ferrous sulfate?
20
60-65 mg/325 mg tablet
How many % of elemental iron in Ferrous gluconate?
12
How many % of elemental iron in Ferrous fumarate?
33
How many % of elemental iron in Polysaccharide iron complex?
100