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Wk 2 Anemia Classifications & Manifestations Flashcards

1
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What are thrombocytes?

A

Platelets

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2
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What makes up the plasma?

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Protein (7%)
Water (91%)
Other solutes (2%)

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3
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Anemia is classified by…

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Morphology and etiology

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4
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4 morphology classifications of anemia

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Normocytic/normochromic
Macrocytic normochromic
Macrocytic hypochromic
Microcytic hypochromic

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5
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What are three reasons for decreased RBC production?

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Decreased nutrient
Decreased erythropoietin
Decreased iron availability

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6
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What is the scientific name of vitamin b12?

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cobalamin

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7
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What are three examples of chronic blood loss that lead to anemia?

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Duodenal ulcer
Colorectal cancer
Liver disease

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8
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What is a common cause of a low H&H on a med-surg floor?

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Patient came back from surgery, lost blood during surgery

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9
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What are examples of increased RBC destruction etiologies of anemia?

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Sickle cell disease
Medications
Incompatible blood
Trauma

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10
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How is trauma an example of increased RBC destruction etiology for anemia?

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Cardiopulmonary bypass

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11
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What medication may cause increased RBC destruction?

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Methyldopa

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12
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If you don’t have enough hemoglobin to synthesize the RBC (RBC production), what type of anemia is this?

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Iron-deficiency anemia

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13
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If you have defective DNA synthesis, what type of anemias do you have?

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B12 deficiency (cobalamin)
Folic acid deficiency
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14
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defective DNA synthesis is also called…

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Megaloblastic anemia

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15
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What is the most common cause of b12 deficiency anemia?

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Pernicious anemia (lacks intrinsic factor)

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16
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Someone with pernicious anemia might also have…

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Other autoimmune diseases such as diabetes

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17
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What types of anemias are caused by a decrease in RBC precursors (red bone marrow)?

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Aplastic anemia
Chronic disease (renal failure)
Medications (chemotherapy)

18
Q

A group of anemia disorders caused by impaired DNA synthesis

A

Megaloblastic anemia

19
Q

The RBCs in megaloblastic anemias are __ and __

A

big and abnormal

20
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Why are megaloblasts (RBCs) easily destroyed?

A

They have fragile cell membranes

21
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What are 2 megaloblastic anemias?

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b12 and folate deficiency

22
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What is an insidious disease?

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Any disease that comes on slowly and does not have obvious symptoms at first. The person is not aware of it developing.

23
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3 examples of chronic blood loss that can lead to anemia

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Gastritis
Menstrual flow
Hemorrhoids

24
Q

A patient with an insidious disease that causes anemia may not be as…

A

Symptomatic as someone with a quick onset, such as traumatic bleeding

25
Q

Wrong blood infusion can cause __ anemia

A

Hemolytic

26
Q

What are symptoms of severe anemia? (4)

A

Syncope
Angina
MI
Worsening CHF

27
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What is the lab value for mild anemia?

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Hgb 10-14

28
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What are the symptoms of mild anemia?

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Usually none, or mild with activity

29
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Who is someone who might be mildly anemic?

A

Someone with heavy menstrual periods

30
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What is the lab value for moderate anemia?

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Hgb 6-10

31
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What are the symptoms of moderate anemia?

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Cardiopulmonary symptoms that may occur at rest

32
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What is the lab value for severe anemia?

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Hgb less than 6

33
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What are the symptoms of severe anemia?

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Many body symptoms involved

Symptoms at rest

34
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Why is someone with anemia weak and fatigued?

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There isn’t enough oxygen getting delivered to the muscles and not enough energy being produced

35
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Why is someone with anemia pale?

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Peripheral vasoconstriction, blood being shunted to vital organs

36
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Why might someone with anemia be tachycardic or have palpitations?

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Cardiac output is increasing to compensate

37
Q

/What is the equation for cardiac output?

A

CO = HR x SV

38
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__ is an indirect measure of cardiac output

A

BP

39
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Why does a patient with anemia experience bone pain?

A

Secretion of erythropoietin goes up, bones are producing more rbcs to compensate for lack of oxygen

40
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Where might a patient with anemia experience bone pain (on the body)?

A

iliac crest and sternum

41
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Why might someone with anemia have a MI, get HF, or have angina?

A

Hypoxia effecting the heart muscle

42
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Why might a patient with anemia be experiencing dyspnea or tachypnea?

A

They are hypoxic and overall oxygenation is low

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