Predictor Exam
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,RBC
females 4.2-5.4 million
males 4.7-6.1 million
decrease RBC
anemia
WBC
5,000-10,000
elevated WBC
infection
decreased WBC
immunosuppression
Iron
females 60-160 mcg
males 80-180
,elevated iron
hemochromatosis, iron excess
liver disorder, magaloblastic anemia
decreased iron
anemia or hemorrhage
platelets
150,000-4000,000
increased platelets
malignancy or polycythemia vera
decreased platelets
autoimmune disease
bone marrow suppression or enlarged spleen
Hbg
females 12-16
males 14-18
, decrease Hgb and Hct
anemia
Hct
females 37%-47%
males 42-52%
anemia in
children S & SX:
pallor, brittle spoon shaped nails
irritability, muscle weakness
systolic heart murmur, enlarged heart, HF
iron supplements
give 1 hr before or 2 hr after antacid to prevent malabsorpt
N/D and constipation common at start of therapy
use straw for liquid iron to prevent staining of teeth
aPTT
1.5-2X control range of 30-40 seconds
test clotting factors and monitor heparin therapy
increased aPTT
hemophilia
disseminated intravascular coagulation DIC
liver disease