Disease
Patient with lymphadenopathy and Reed-Sternberg cells
What is Hodgkin’s Lymphoma?
Bleeding from gums, petechiae, bruising, hematuria and hypotension
What is DIC?
Heparin, platelets
What is DIC Medications?
Reduce blood volume
What is Polycythemia Vera Treatment?
Monitor for bleeding v. clotting, check labs: Platelets, PT, avoid IM injections, apply pressure to sites
What is DIC Interventions?
Patient with bleeding from unexpected locations and clotting simultaneously
What is Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation?
Pallor, weakness/fatigue, glossitis, neurologic symptoms of numbness/tingling and confusion
What is Megaloblastic / Pernicious Anemia?
Vitamin B12 Injections
What is Megaloblastic / Pernicious Anemia Medications?
Lifelong B12 replacement
What is Megaloblastic / Pernicious Anemia Treatment?
What is Sickle Cell Anemia Interventions?
Patient with fatigue and vitamin B12 deficiency
What is Megaloblastic/Pernicious Anemia?
Painless lymph node enlargement, Reed-Sternberg cells, fever, night sweats, weight loss and fatigue
What is Hodgkins Lymphoma?
What is Hodgkin's Lymphoma Medications?
Prevent crises, manage pain
What is Sickle Cell Anemia Treatment?
Phlebotomy, hydration, avoid heat exposure, monitor for clotting: DVT, stroke
What is Polycythemia Vera Interventions?
Patient with pain crisis triggered by hypoxia or dehydration
What is Sickle Cell Anemia?
Severe pain, fatigue, anemia, hypoxia, swelling of hands and feet
What is Sickle Cell Anemia?
Pain Meds, IV Fluids, Oxygen
What is Sickle Cell Anemia Medications?
Radiation, Chemo, Bone Marrow Transplant
What is Hodgkin's Lymphoma Treatment?
Monitor Neuro status and CBC, educate on needing lifelong injections
What is Megaloblastic / Pernicious Anemia Interventions?
Patient with thickened blood (increased pH), headache, and high hematocrit
What is Polycythemia Vera?
Headache, elevated hct, dizziness, pruititis, and hypertension
What is Polycythemia Vera?
Aspirin
What is Polycythemia Vera Medications?
Treat the underlying cause, blood product replacement
What is DIC Treatment?
Monitor for infection (immunosuppressed), Monitor CBC (WBC, Platelets), manage fatigue and nutrition, educate on infection prevention
What is Hodgkin's Lymphoma Interventions?