Nr 283 Quiz 2 Study Guide With Correct Answers

What are the manifestations of pernicious anemias? CORRECT ANSWER - Enlarged, red, sore, shiny tongue - Digestive discomfort - nausea - Diarrhea - tingling/ burning sensation - Ataxia What is thrombocytopenia? CORRECT ANSWER low platelet count What is Petechiae? CORRECT ANSWER -Flat, red, pinpoint hemorrhages on the skin that tends to bleed excessively Where does thrombocytopenia bleeding commonly occur? CORRECT ANSWER in the mouth who normally gets thrombocytopenia? CORRECT ANSWER - acute viral infections in children 6 months or younger - autoimmune reactions in adults What autoimmune diseases cause thrombocytopenia? CORRECT ANSWER Chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura Who normally is at risk for chronic thrombocytopenia? CORRECT ANSWER - Adults - Mainly young women - HIV patients What normally puts someone at risk for chronic thrombocytopenia? CORRECT ANSWER - HIV infections - hepatomegaly - splenomegaly - Some drugs What are the characteristics of pernicious anemia? CORRECT ANSWER - Red blood cells have a short life span - Megaloblasts What is a megaloblast? CORRECT ANSWER immature nucleated blood cells What is the pathophysiology of pernicious anemia? CORRECT ANSWER Deficiency of intrinsic factor in gastric secretions resulting in decreased vitamin B12 absorption What are some interventions that will treat pernicious