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RBC disorders Flashcards

1
Q

Iron should be taken:

A

On an empty stomach

Possibly with OJ

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2
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foods high in iron

A

Eggs

Seafood

Oatmeal

Beens

Nuts

Fortifies

Legumes

Rice

Dark green vegetables

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3
Q

Foods that have vitamin B 12

A

Meats and dairy

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4
Q

The normal range of folic acid

A

1.8 - 9

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5
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Usually absent in pernicious anemia

A

Intrinsic factor

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6
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Pernicious anemia

A

Decrease in RBCs due to the GI system inability to absorb vitamin B 12

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7
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Aplastic anemia

A

Bone marrow suppression

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8
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Complications of aplastic anemia

A

Infections

Bleeding and bruising

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9
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When does vitamin B 12 need to be injected

A

If ileum is taken out or GI messed up

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10
Q

How often is Vitamin B12 injected

A

Monthly

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11
Q

Areas to inject vitamin B12

A

Ventro and Dorso glutes

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12
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The best position to lay for an injection of vitamin B12

A

The stomach with feet pointed down

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13
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Signs of pernicious anemia

A

Sensation and numbness to extremities

Cognitive issues

Depression

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14
Q

Schillings test

A

Urine test to see if the body is absorbing vitamin b 12

Should pee out B12 if absorption is happening

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15
Q

Which form of sickle cell is the carrier type

A

Homo

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16
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When should V/S be assessed for blood infusions

A

First 15

every hour for 4 hours

17
Q

How long should a blood transfusion last?

A

<4 hours

18
Q

Size of IV recommended for blood transfusions

A

20 gauge or bigger

19
Q

What lab should be checked prior to an EPO transfusion

A

Hematocrit

20
Q

EPO therapy

A

Given via IV

Initial dose based on BP

Monitor hematocrit

Avoid driving and hazardous activity initially

21
Q

Why is vitamin B12 Generally toxic free?

A

It is water soluble

22
Q

Early symptoms of polycythemia

A

Headaches

Syncope

SOB

23
Q

Late symptom of polycythemia

A

Priuritis

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