Pathophysiology for Nurses II
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Galen
Question:
When do elderly pts feel s/s of anemia? (HGB values)
Answer:
9-11
Question:
What is aplastic anemia
Answer:
Stem cell disorder characterized by reduction of hematopoietic tissue, fatty
marrow replacement, and pancytopenia
,Question:
What causes aplastic anemia
Answer:
Toxic radiation
Immunologic injury to the bone marrow stem cells Chemotherapy
Question:
How to DX aplastic anemia
Answer:
Bone marrow biopsy
Question:
CM of aplastic anemia
Answer:
Slow onset of symptoms
, Question:
Causes of folate deficiency
Answer:
Dietary deficiencies
Alcoholism
Cirrhosis
Pregnancy, or infancy
Question:
CM of b12 deficient anemia
Answer:
Peripheral nerve degeneration such as Tingling and Weakness
demyelination causes mental changes
Question:
DX tests for iron deficient anemia
Answer:
CBC - Platelets may be normal
Serum Ferritin level decreased
Serum iron level decreased (% sat)
Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) increased