NR 283 Quiz 2 Study Guide.Final Test Paper 2026\2027.
What are the manifestations of pernicious
anemias?
- Enlarged, red, sore, shiny tongue
- Digestive discomfort
- nausea
- Diarrhea
- tingling/ burning sensation
- Ataxia
What is thrombocytopenia?
low platelet count
What is Petechiae?
-Flat, red, pinpoint hemorrhages on the skin that
tends to bleed excessively
Where does thrombocytopenia bleeding
commonly occur?
in the mouth
who normally gets thrombocytopenia?
, NR 283 Quiz 2 Study Guide.Final Test Paper 2026\2027.
- acute viral infections in children 6 months or
younger
- autoimmune reactions in adults
What autoimmune diseases cause
thrombocytopenia?
Chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Who normally is at risk for chronic
thrombocytopenia?
- Adults
- Mainly young women
- HIV patients
What normally puts someone at risk for chronic
thrombocytopenia?
- HIV infections
- hepatomegaly
- splenomegaly
- Some drugs
What are the characteristics of pernicious
anemia?
- Red blood cells have a short life span
- Megaloblasts
What are the manifestations of pernicious
anemias?
- Enlarged, red, sore, shiny tongue
- Digestive discomfort
- nausea
- Diarrhea
- tingling/ burning sensation
- Ataxia
What is thrombocytopenia?
low platelet count
What is Petechiae?
-Flat, red, pinpoint hemorrhages on the skin that
tends to bleed excessively
Where does thrombocytopenia bleeding
commonly occur?
in the mouth
who normally gets thrombocytopenia?
, NR 283 Quiz 2 Study Guide.Final Test Paper 2026\2027.
- acute viral infections in children 6 months or
younger
- autoimmune reactions in adults
What autoimmune diseases cause
thrombocytopenia?
Chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Who normally is at risk for chronic
thrombocytopenia?
- Adults
- Mainly young women
- HIV patients
What normally puts someone at risk for chronic
thrombocytopenia?
- HIV infections
- hepatomegaly
- splenomegaly
- Some drugs
What are the characteristics of pernicious
anemia?
- Red blood cells have a short life span
- Megaloblasts