Test 2 Flashcards
Where are RBC produced?
Red bone Marrow
What are RBC responsible for?
Contain Hemoglobin and are responsible for transporting Oxygen throughout the body
Where do platelets (thrombocytes) originate from?
Megakaryocytes in Red Bone Marrow
What is the normal range from complete red blood cell count:
4.2 – 5.9 million/mm3
What is the normal range from complete white blood cell count:
4,500 - 10,500/mm3
Normal hemoglobin ranges for an adult female are:
12-16 g/dl
Normal hemoglobin ranges for an adult male are:
13.5-18 g/dl
Normal Hemocrit ranges for an adult MALE:
45-52%
Normal Hemocrit ranges for an adult FEMALE:
37-48%
Decrease in the total Number or Quality of RBCs and/or a Decrease in Hemoglobin
Anemias
One of the most common Blood Diseases is ____________.
Anemias
Numbness
“Pins and Needles” sensation
is called ________
Paresthesia
Decreased regeneration of Epithelial Cells of the Digestive System cause ___________
Stomatitis (Ulcers)
Anemias are classified by
Color and Size
RBCs containing an unusually High concentration of Hemoglobin in the Cytoplasm is called:
Hyperchromic
RBC’s with normal amounts of Hemoglobin is called
Normochromic
RBCs containing an unusually Low concentration of Hemoglobin in the Cytoplasm is called
Hypochromic
Iron Deficit May Occur as a Result of:
Chronic Bleeding
Malignant lesion
Heavy menstrual flow
Bleeding ulcer: Slow GI bleed which loses Irons stores
Abnormal condition characterized by the absence of HCl Acid in the Gastric Juice
Achlorhydria
___________ interferes with the early digestion of protein in the Stomach and with the absorption of Iron
Achlorhydria
Can have a negative impact on both Iron absorption and iron storage
Associated protein deficit would further impede Hemoglobin synthesis
Severe Liver Disease
Ulcers in the oral mucosa are called ___________
Stomatitis
Inflammation of the tongue is called ___________
Glossitis
Diagnostic Tests for anemia are:
CBC
Transferrin Saturation
Serum Ferritin
Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia would be
Ferrous Sulfate
The Common form of Megaloblastic Anemia is:
Pernicious Anemia
Results from defective Gastric secretion of the Intrinsic Factor
Pernicious Anemia
Intrinsic Factor is produced by the
Parietal Cells
Pernicious Anemia may be Caused by
Chronic Gastritis
Seen with Alcoholics
Causes Atrophy of the Gastric Mucosa
S&S of Pernicious Anemia:
Tongue is typically enlarged, red, sore and shiny
Decrease in Gastric Acid leads to Digestive System discomfort
Nausea & Diarrhea
Diagnostic Tests
Decrease in RBC Counts
Decrease in Hematocrit due to decrease in RBCs
CBC
Diagnostic Tests
Definite Test for Pernicious Anemia
Utilize radioactive Vitamin B12 for GI absorption after an 8 hour fast
Schilling Test
(Indirectly check the absorption of Vitamin B12 by by measuring the excretion of it from the Kidneys
Collect a 24 hour Urine Specimen)
Treatment for Anemia would be: (Acute)
Blood transfusion if Hemoglobin falls below 5 g/dl
Reduction of RBCs due to excessive destruction (hemolysis) is called
Hemolytic Anemias
Sickle cell Anemia is what type of gene disorder:
Autosomal Recessive Gene Disorder
Results in Pulmonary Edema which predisposes the individual to Pneumonia
Congestive Heart Failure
Hemophilia A is what type of gene disorder
Sex-linked recessive gene disorder
Sickle cell is inherited in what type of individuals
Homozygous Individuals
Sickle cell trait is inherited in what type of individuals
Heterozygous Individuals
Blood clot forms on the inner wall of a Coronary Artery and causes the obstruction
Thrombus
Part of the Thrombus breaks off and flows through the Coronary Artery until it lodges into a smaller branch and results in an occlusion
Embolus
Most specific enzyme for MI
CK-MB
Variation or loss of normal rhythm of the heartbeat
Cardiac Arrhythmias
(1) tPA (Tissue plasminogen activator)
(2) Streptokinase
(3) Urokinase
Would be considered?
Thrombolytic Agents
Drugs that are Administered for Pain relief
Analgesics
condition in which the pumping ability of the Heart is progressively impaired to the point that it no longer meets the needs of the body
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Leading cause of CHF is called __________
Coronary Artery Disease
Increases the work load for the Right Ventricle and eventually Right Ventricle fails
Pulmonary Disease
S&S of Left-sided CHF are:
Dyspnea (SOB)
Orthopnea
Hemoptysis
Rales