Etiology
What is the Etiology of Cooley's Anemia?
It results from the absence of a beta-globin chain in the pathway of hemoglobin production, genetic.
Which group of people is most likely to get Septicemia?
Babies under the age of 1, people over 75, people with diabetes, people with a weakened immune system
What is the diagnosis for Hematoma?
Physical Exam
What is the treatment for Thrombocytopenia?
Corticosteroids, Immune-globulin Therapy, or Thrombopoietin receptor agonists.
How many Blood Disorders were presented in class?
13
What is the Etiology of Leukemia?
Genetics, Environmental Factors, or Previous Cancer Treatments
Which gender is more likely to have Hemophilia?
Male
Name at least 2 symptoms of Sickle Cell Anemia. (If you name all of them, receive 800 bonus points of points.)
Episodes of Pain, Swelling in hands or feet, Frequent infections, Delayed growth or puberty, Vision Problems
What is the treatment for Pernicious Anemia?
A shot of vitamin B12 once a month
How many of the blood Disorders start with the letter H?
2
What is the Etiology of Aplastic Anemia?
Aplastic anemia is caused by damage to stem cells inside your bone marrow
In which category of people is Pernicious Anemia most common in?
Tall people
Name 3 signs of Pulmonary Embolism.
Sudden Shortness of Breath, Chest Pain, A feeling of anxiety, A Feeling of dizziness, Irregular heartbeat, Palpitations, Coughing/Coughing out Blood, Sweating
What is the treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia?
Iron Supplements, also called iron pills, or oral iron
Which blood disorder has the most letters?
Iron Deficiency Anemia(20 letters)
What is the Etiology of Thrombocytopenia?
Common causes include infections, medications, an autoimmune disease, inherited or acquired bleeding disorders
How many people have Polycythemia in the U.S?
About 100,000 people
What is the diagnosis for Leukemia?
Bone Marrow is removed and sent to a laboratory to look for Leukemia cells
What is the treatment for Sickle Cell Anemia
Treatments might include medicines and blood transfusions.
How many blood disorders start with P?
3
What is the Etiology of Venous Thrombosis?
When blood flow in your veins slows down or becomes blocked.
What percentage of the world's population has Iron Deficiency Anemia?
30%
What is the diagnosis for Aplastic Anemia?
Blood test, or Bone Marrow biopsy
What is the treatment for Septicemia?
Antibiotics
How many blood disorders are genetic?
I forgot but if you chose this question, you get 500 points.