Pathophysiology
Thrombocytopenia is the reduction of what
Platelets
A transfusion of what can help treat thrombocytopenia
Platelets
A platelet transfusion is needed if platelets are below what
100,000
If your platelet levels are below what, you are considered to have thrombocytopenia
150,000
Someone who is suffering from thrombocytopenia could have what type of bleeding
Prolonged
Spontaneous
What type of labs may be tested for thrombocytopenia
Platelet count
PT
aPTT
Hgb
Hct
If a woman is experiencing excessive menstrual bleeding, what should they do
Count how many pads they are going through
Nursing wants to avoid giving what and monitor what
IM injections
Monitor labs
List a few symptoms that can appear with thrombocytopenia
Petechiae
Fever
Lethargy
Bleeding
Weakness
Fainting
Dizziness
Tachycardia
Abdominal pain/distention
Hypotension
Confusion
Headache
Seizure
Cerebral Hemorrhage (may be fatal)
A biopsy of what can help rule out leukemia and aplastic anemia
Bone Marrow
Blood loss of how many mL's will completely soak a sanitary napkin?
50ml
You want to start your patient on warfarin when platelets are about what
150,000
What certain meds in high doses can induce thrombocytopenia
NSAIDs
ASA
Heparin
Chemo
Which organ can become enlarged due to thrombocytopenia
Spleen (splenomegaly)
What can help suppress menses in a woman
Hormone use
What medications do you want your patient with thrombocytopenia to avoid because they affect platelet function/production
Aspirin
NSAIDs