NURS 5461 Management Quiz 1 100% Verified
Pheochromocytoma (uncommon) - ANSWER can cause HTN. S/S tachy, palpitations,
diaphoresis with severe HAs. tumors can be found on adrenals (most common), pituitary
or mediastinum.
The stimulus for RBC production- ANSWER a drop in the O2 level in the system
Hemoglobin - ANSWER the carrier for transport of O2 and CO2
mean corpuscular volume (MVC) - ANSWER best index to classify anemia
mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) - ANSWER measures of the avg.
concentration of Hgb in RBCs.
Valuable to evaluate therapy for anemia.
Target cells - ANSWER Thinner than normal (liver disease, thalassemia, iron deficiency,
after splenectomy).
spherocytes - ANSWER small and round (occurs after transfusions.
Schistocytes - ANSWER fragmented RBCs with bizarre shapes (DIC, burns, artificial
heart valves).
MCV <87 - ANSWER Microcytic. caused by iron deficiency, anemia of chronic disease
(late stage), thalassemia, hemoglobinopathies.
ALWAYS CHECK A FERRITIN = iron deficiency.
Pheochromocytoma (uncommon) - ANSWER can cause HTN. S/S tachy, palpitations,
diaphoresis with severe HAs. tumors can be found on adrenals (most common), pituitary
or mediastinum.
The stimulus for RBC production- ANSWER a drop in the O2 level in the system
Hemoglobin - ANSWER the carrier for transport of O2 and CO2
mean corpuscular volume (MVC) - ANSWER best index to classify anemia
mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) - ANSWER measures of the avg.
concentration of Hgb in RBCs.
Valuable to evaluate therapy for anemia.
Target cells - ANSWER Thinner than normal (liver disease, thalassemia, iron deficiency,
after splenectomy).
spherocytes - ANSWER small and round (occurs after transfusions.
Schistocytes - ANSWER fragmented RBCs with bizarre shapes (DIC, burns, artificial
heart valves).
MCV <87 - ANSWER Microcytic. caused by iron deficiency, anemia of chronic disease
(late stage), thalassemia, hemoglobinopathies.
ALWAYS CHECK A FERRITIN = iron deficiency.
