Hematology
How would you describe anemia?
Decreased erythrocyte production
Chemotherapy Base Dosing is determined by the patient's ___ and ____
Height and Weight
For a patient with celiac disease, their body may be triggered if they consume___
Gluten- which is found in wheat, barely, and rye
Teach pt to avoid these
What are the manifestations of pyloric stenosis?
*Projectile Vomiting
weight loss, and constant hunger despite vomiting
You have a 24-year-old female patient and has an order for Methotrexate. Before administering, what should you, as the nurse, discuss with the patient?
Ask if she plans to become pregnant
From the following options which one would you recommend for a patient with anemia?
A) Hamburger, fries, and a coke
B) Caesar Salad, Pasta, and Garlic Knots
C) Spinach salad with OJ
(Dang I'm getting hungry typing these out y'all)
C)
Think GREENS, and vitamin C helps with the absorption of iron
What are the preventive measures for Lyme Disease when someone is going through the woods?
Wear long sleeves and pants, bug repellent, protect yourself as much as possible
Thrombocytopenia is where rhere is low ____ count in the body
Platlets
You have a new admission. You patient is experiencing severe pain throughout the body, is having shortness of breath, Pallor, dizziness, and fatigue. You quickly get their CBC and see they have anemia. Based on these findings, what do you suspect the patient is having?
Sickle Cell Crisis