Types of Anemia
This anemia is caused by a deficiency and often presents with fatigue and pallor.
iron deficiency
Sickle cell disease follows this inheritance pattern.
autosomal recessive
First priority in a sickle cell crisis
pain management and hydration
Older adults with anemia may present with this non-specific symptom
fatigue and confusion
Would you rather crave ice from iron deficiency or forget things from B12 deficiency?
This vitamin-deficiency anemia causes neurological symptoms
pernicious anemia
What are the chances two carriers of the sickle cell trait will have a child with sickle cell disease
25%
This vitamin is important in iron absorption.
vitamin c
This lab value may be falsely normal due to dehydration
hematocrit
Recite 3 s/s of sickle cell anemia
Pain, jaundice, fatigue
This anemia has normal iron levels but an abnormal shape. These misshapen cells can block blood flow, leading to intense pain, fatigue, and potential organ damage.
sickle cell anemia
Hemophilia is most commonly inherited this way
X-linked recessive
What nursing intervention is crucial when giving iron PO
give with a straw or rinse mouth
Nutrient absorption decreases with age, increasing risk for
B12 and iron deficiency anemia
Quick: Trousseau’s vs Chvostek’s signs—what do they test for?
hypocalcemia
This anemia is commonly treated with oral supplements that should be taken on an empty stomach and may cause constipation or dark stools. Taking it with vitamin C can enhance absorption.
iron deficiency anemia
Who typically passes hemophilia to male children
the mother
A serious complication of hemophilia
uncontrolled bleeding or joint hemorrhage
This condition may mask anemia symptoms in the elderly
chronic illness or depression
Name two interventions for sickle cell crisis.
oxygen, fluid, pain medications
This test confirms a lack of intrinsic factor in pernicious anemia.
the Schilling test
Hemophilia involves a deficiency in this
clotting factor VIII or IX
Treatment for pernicious anemia.
lifelong B12 injections
Why are older adults at greater risk for complications from anemia?
decreased cardiac and respiratory reserve
Would you rather have to explain the clotting cascade backwards during every patient report OR wear a cape that says “I ❤️ Platelets” every day of clinical for a semester?
justify your choice with flair!