Test 2 Flashcards
causes of microcytic anemia
iron deficiency anemia, anemia of chronic disease, thalassemia, sideroblastic anemia
causes of normocytic anemia
anemia of chronic disease, acute blood loss, hemolytic anemia, aplastic anemia
causes of macrocytic anemia
folate deficiency, vitamin B12
this affects the formation of hemoglobin
iron
Iron supplement or replacements are contraindicated for anemia associated with
thalassemia
patients with excessive iron are encouraged to
drink tea
anemia of chronic disease is though to be a
reduction in RBC production and shorter RBC lifespan
pica for ice is a common symptom of
iron deficiency anemia
Rheumatoid arthritis relation to anemia
meds for it can cause bone marrow suppression
patients who have mononucleosis can develop a rash if given
amoxicillin
difference in prognosis in children and adults with idiopathic thrombocytic purpura
develops after a viral infection or allergic reaction in children is has a spontaneous recovery
causes of thrombocytopenia
mono, H.pylori, liver disease, alcohol, vitamin B12 and folate deficiency, RA, SLE, pregnancy
atbx that can cause thrombocytopenia
PCN, sulfa, fluconazole
CV drugs that can cause thrombocytopenia
digoxin, HCTZ, statins
GI drugs that can cause thrombocytopenia
pepcid, ranitidine (Zantac), cimetidine (Tagamet)
neuro drugs that can cause thrombocytopenia
anticonvulsants
Drug that decreases effect of Plavix
PPI
the action of aspirin and NSAIDs
inhibit COX enzyme from releasing prostaglandins
aspirin and NSAIDs can cause GI irritation as it affects
COX1 that protects gastric mucosa
why ASA is preferred over iburpofen for heart attack prevention
aspirin irreversibly inactivates COX and thromboxane for the life of the platelet, while ibuprofen only inactivities it for the drug’s halflife.
blood smear in leukemia
high blast cells and decreased neutrophils and platelets
presence of this on a blood smear is abnormal and should be referred to a heme-onc
blast cells
cause of neonatal jaundic
increased turnover of RBCs produces more bilirubin
breast milk jaundice occurs
first 3-5 days of life and peaks within 2 weeks
breast milk jaundice
infant is normal, and breastfeeding should not be stopped.
s/s of lead poisoning
behavioral and developmental issues, hemolytic anemia, abd pain
lead poisoning effect on vitamin D
inversely related; high lead can cause effects in bone and tooth development in kids
high levels of this is associated with heart disease
homocysteine
folic acid deficiency may cause
heart disease
folic acid reduces the amount of
homocysteine
ACD is common in those with
RA
ACD is marked by low ____ but normal or elevated ____
serum iron; total iron stores
iron stores in IDA and ACD
low in IDA and normal in ACD
life threatening condition resulting from bone marrow stem cell failure
aplastic anemia
meds associated with aplastic anemia
PCN, cephalosporin, sulfa, antidepressants, NSAIDs, anticonvulsants
diagnostic for aplastic anemia
low WBC, platelets, RBCs
treatment for children and younger patients with aplastic anemia
bone marrow transplant
treatment for adults > 40 with aplastic anemia
immunosuppresion therapy
toxins associated with aplastic anemia
insecticides, benzene
G6PD is usually precipitated by
infection or drug
G6PD is a
X-linked recessive disorder
meds that can precipitate G6PD deficiency
sulfa, aspirin, nitrofurantoin, Bactrim, fava beans
screening test for G6PD in an acute hemolytic event
may be negative for several weeks
factor VIII deficiency
hemophilia A
factor IX deficiency
hemophilia B
inheritance of hemophilia
x-linked recessive and only affects males
treatment for von willebrand disease
desmopressin
diagnostics of von willebrand disease
normal PT and aPTT, decreased vWF antigen
diagnostics for hemophilia
normal PT & thrombin, prolonged pTT
trx for hemophilia
desmopressin
most common gene mutation leading to VTE
factor V leiden
treatment for DVT
heparin & LMWH, then Warfarin for 3 months
marker of hemoglobin catabolism
bilirubin
direct cellular injury results in
high serum LDH
conditions that increase reticulocyte counts
hemolytic anemia, acute blood loss, hypersplenism, after trx of iron, folic acid, or vitamin B12
conditions that decrease reticulocyte counts
iron deficiency anemia, aplastic anemia, megaloblastic anemia
reflects total body iron stores
serum ferritin
first lab value to become abnormal when iron stores are becoming depleted
serum ferritin
Serum ferritin levels are ____ in iron deficiency anemia and ______ in anemia of chronic disease.
low; normal or elevated
reflects the amount of iron bound to transferrin
serum iron concentration
variation in RBC size
Anisocytosis
variation in RBC shape
Poikilocytosis
chief cause of anemia in children less than 1
iron deficiency anemia
iron studies in iron deficiency anemia
low iron, low ferritin, low transferrin, high TIBC, low reticulocyte count
s/s of anemia
fatigue, conjunctival pallor, brittle nails, tachycardia, cold intolerance
measure of the variability of the RBC size
RDW
education about iron supplementaion
take 1-2 hours before meal on empty stomach,
Don’t take with antacid or dairy
Keep out of reach of children- toxic
causes an overproduction of specific chains in the Hgb molecule causing hemolysis
thalassemia
very severe form of thalassemia and rarely live into adulthood
Cooley’s (Major) anemia
thalassemia is
autosomal recessive
labs for thalassemia
microcytic, hypochromic anemia with normal ferritin
trx for thalassemia
prevent iron overload
common sign of lead poisoning in adults
peripheral neuritis
diagnostic of lead poisoning
lead level > 10, anemia, high creatinine
connects muscle to bone
tendon
connects bone to bone
ligament
presence of howell-jolly bodies in
sickle cell
important for those with sickle cell to recieve
folic acid supplementation
common complications of sickle cell
stroke, heart disease, renal failure, skin ulcers
vitamin B12 absorption cannot occur without
intrinsic factor
s/s of pernicous anemia
disorientation, N/T, abnormal reflexes
those with vitamin B12 deficiency will also have these elevated
homocysteine and MMA
dietary changes for vitamin B12 deficiency
increase protein
Trx for vitamin B12 deficiency
vit B12 1000 mcg IM once a day for a week, then weekly for a month, then monthly for life.
those with pernicious anemia should also have
endoscopy every 5 years
atrophic glossitis is present in
vitamin B12 and folic acid deficiency
vitamin B12 and folic acid deficiency has ___ Hgb, ___ Hct in, and ___ MCV in
normal; low; high
food high in folic acid
green leafy veggies
in neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, there is an accumulation of
unconjugated bilirubin
risk factors for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia
prematurity, Rh and ABO incompatibility
s/s of neonatal jaundice
appears on head first then progresses down, resolve in opposite direction
elevated bilirubin can be
neurotoxic
trx for neonatal jaundice
increase breastfeeding, phototherapy