CNUR 204: Unit 10 - Hematologic Disorders Exam
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What is the primary role of What are common lab/other findings
1 2
erythrocytes? associated with thalassemia?
What is the major complication of How is anemia classified based on
3 4
acute blood loss? morphology?
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, What is the primary role of To transport gases and maintain acid-base balance.
erythrocytes?
Define hemolysis Destruction of RBC's in the liver, spleen, and bone
marrow.
Define anemia A deficiency in the number of RBCs, quantity or
quality of hemoglobin, the volume of RBCs, or a
combination of those.
How is anemia diagnosed? CBC!
How is anemia classified based on 1. MCV low: RBC's are smaller and pale in colour
morphology? 2. MCV high: RBC's are larger
3. MCV normal: Blood loss, hemolysis, etc.
How is anemia classified based on 1. Decreased RBC production
eitology? 2. Increased RBC destruction
3. Blood loss
What are common clinical - Confusion
manifestations of anemia? - Fatigue
- Ataxia
- Worsening of respiratory/cardiovascular
conditions
Define iron deficiency anemia - Inadequate supply of iron needed to synthesize
hemoglobin
- Microcytic hypochromic anemia
- Caused by inadequate dietary intake and
malabsorption
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What is the primary role of What are common lab/other findings
1 2
erythrocytes? associated with thalassemia?
What is the major complication of How is anemia classified based on
3 4
acute blood loss? morphology?
Don't know?
Terms in this set (35)
, What is the primary role of To transport gases and maintain acid-base balance.
erythrocytes?
Define hemolysis Destruction of RBC's in the liver, spleen, and bone
marrow.
Define anemia A deficiency in the number of RBCs, quantity or
quality of hemoglobin, the volume of RBCs, or a
combination of those.
How is anemia diagnosed? CBC!
How is anemia classified based on 1. MCV low: RBC's are smaller and pale in colour
morphology? 2. MCV high: RBC's are larger
3. MCV normal: Blood loss, hemolysis, etc.
How is anemia classified based on 1. Decreased RBC production
eitology? 2. Increased RBC destruction
3. Blood loss
What are common clinical - Confusion
manifestations of anemia? - Fatigue
- Ataxia
- Worsening of respiratory/cardiovascular
conditions
Define iron deficiency anemia - Inadequate supply of iron needed to synthesize
hemoglobin
- Microcytic hypochromic anemia
- Caused by inadequate dietary intake and
malabsorption