thalassemia minor Flashcards
1
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task
A
40
2
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explain nature if condition
A
-discuss test results:
electrophoresis confirm increase hba2, explain MCV and stuff
-explain the disease
-autosomal recessive, explain
-in your case it is a milder form>only one gene
-but risk of transmission to children>husband needs to be tested>if he is carrier>1:4 chance of getting that major
3
Q
characteristic of thal minor
A
-symptomless hypochromic microcytic anemia
-confirmed by electrophoresis
4
Q
mx
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-iron therpy not needed
-only folic acid 1mg needed to meet requirements of cell turnover
NEED TO SEE HUSBAND OFFER
-need to advice and refer to geneticist or haematologist
-suggest brother also seek advice regarding testing
-inform their children at appropriate time