Vitamin B12 (Pernicious Anemia)
evaluates Vitamin B12 absorption, diagnostic tool for Pernicious anemia.
What is the schilling Test
A malabsorption problem caused by this disease can cause Folic acid anemia
What is Crohn's disease
2/3 of iron is stored in this
What is hemoglobin
An increased production of this leads to excessive thickness in the blood
What are RBC's
A deficiency in the production of this causes aplastic anemia.
What is RBC's?
Medications used to treat vit B12 deficiency
What are Vitamin B12 supplements, Chromagen Forte, Folacin and Hemocyte-F elxir
These drug classes can cause Folic Acid Anemia
What are anticonvulsants and oral contraceptives.
These are the chronic symptoms of iron deficiency anemia
What are spoon nails, clubbing of fingers
to promote venous return, the legs are placed in this position
What is elevated?
This condition is considered deadly is it occurs with anemia
What is pancytopenia?
The recommended diet for Vitamin B12 deficiency
What is a meats, eggs, dairy products, nuts, citrus fruits and green leafy vegetables.
This remains unaffected by Folic acid anemia where as Vitamin B12 affects this
What is nerve function or nervous system: parasthesias
Foods high in iron
What are liver, kidney beans, red meat, egg yolks, carrots and green leafy vegetables
These are clinical manifestations of Polycythemia Vera
What are intense itching, htn, distended superficial veins, fatigue, enlarge firm spleen and thrombosis ?
This is the most common hereditary form of aplastic anemia
What is Fanconi's Anemia
Symptoms of Vitamin B12 deficiency
What is pallor, beefy red tongue, fatigue and paresthesia's
Malnutrition from the use of this can lead to Folic Acid Anemia
What is ETOH
A pt who has undergone this is at risk for Iron deficiency anemia
what is a partial gasterectomy
Prescribed oral chemotherapy drug for severe cases of Polycythemia Vera
What is Hydroxyurea?
Aplastic anemia can follow this condition.
What is a viral infection?
An absorption deficiency in this factor can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency.
What is the intrinsic factor?
This diet is recommended for Folic Acid Anemia
What is a diet high in green leafy veggies, citrus fruits, organ meats, broccoli, brussels sprouts, eggs, and nuts.
Pregnancy, adolescence and infection and inadequate iron uptake can cause this.
What is iron deficiency anemia
These are the tissues most at risk with Polycythemia Vera
What are the heart, spleen and kidneys
This condition is described a purple like spots on the skin
What is petechiae?