Heme Misc
Iron deficiency anemia
Vit. B12 def. anemia
Other anemias
Anemia Misc
100
Common medication proscribed to prevent MI which can affect hematological status secondary to increased risk for GI bleed
What is ASA
100
The most common causes of iron deficiency anemia in pre-menopausal women
What are menorrhagia and pregnancy
100
Type of anemia caused by decreased absorption of B12 in the stomach secondary to missing intrinsic factor
What is pernicious anemia
100
Type of anemia caused by the failure of bone marrow to produce RBCs
What is aplastic anemia
100
The most common type of anemia
What is Iron deficiency anemia
200
Patients with CKD are at risk for anemia secondary to a decreased production of this
What is erythropoietin
200
Diminished iron stores cause erythrocytes to be this
What is small or decreased in size
200
Name for the beefy red tongue which occurs with vitamin B12 deficiency anemia
What is glossitis
200
With this type of anemia, pain is the classic symptom.
What is sickle cell anemia
200
This lab value looks at the size and volume of the RBC
What is MCV
300
With this autoimmune disorder, the body destroys platelets and the patient presents with ecchymoses, petechiae, and possible
What is ITP - Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
300
These are iron-rich food sources (Need to name min. of four)
What are meat, organ meats, beans (i.e. black, pinto, etc.), leafy green veggies, raisins, molasses, cream of wheat
300
This symptom associated with vit. B12 deficiency anemia occurs because vit. B12 is needed for normal nerve function
What is paresthesia (and poor balance)
300
Aplastic anemia is characterized by decreased RBCs, WBCs, and platelets, this is called ___________
What is pancytopenia
300
The tongue is smooth and sore with this type of anemia
What is iron deficiency anemia
400
Strict vegetarians are at risk for megaloblastic anemia if they do not supplement with this
What is vitamin B12
400
Taking this with iron-rich foods enhances the absorbency of iron
What is vitamin C
400
This vit. B12 supplement is given weekly or monthly via injection or nasal spray
What is cyanocobalamin
400
Type of anemia which the elderly, debilitated, and those who consume ETOH are at risk
What is Folic Acid deficiency anemia
400
One of the first diagnostic tests to be completed when looking for the cause of a patient's anemia
What is stool testing for occult blood
500
Industry workers may be exposed to this chemical are put at a higher risk for developing leukemia and other blood cancers
What is benzene
500
Patient education includes teaching patients to not take their iron supplement with these (Name two) because they diminish iron absorption
What are dairy products, antacids, food
500
Patients with vitamin B12 deficiency anemia will have _________ cells, which will _________ the MCV
What is large cells, which will increase the MCV
500
Group of hereditary anemias associated with defective synthesis of hemoglobin
What are thalassemias
500
This is a genetic disorder which causes excess iron absorption and is treated with therapeutic phlebotomy
What is hemochromatosis
M
e
n
u