During a crisis of this disease, this is the main symptom
What is pain
100
To rule in this disease, this gene is in 80-100% of RBCs
What is Hbs gene
100
Priority interventions aim at managing this priority problem?
What is pain
100
T/F - you should receive yearly flu vaccinations if you have this disease
What is true
100
What population is this disease most prevalent in?
What is African Americans
200
In men, this can occur (r/t sexual performance) and is painful
What is priapsim?
200
If both parents have this recessive trait, what is the chances their child will have the trait?
What is 25% chance
200
What type of fluid is given during crisis of this disease
What is IV hypotonic solutions
200
How much fluids should a patient with this disease drink?
What is 3-4 L
200
T/F Do the abnormal RBC return to normal?
True
300
Blood pressure is increased or decreased in this disease?
What is decreased
300
In this disease the H/H is increased or decreased?
What is decreased
300
What is the drug given to decrease the occurrence of abnormal RBC's and pain?
What is Hydroxurea
300
What should a person with this disease avoid when flying?
What is high altitudes
400
What can be found on the lower legs?
What is open sores/ulcers
400
In this disease, is the reticulocyte count increased or decreased?
What is increased
400
What is the antibiotic of choice given to prevent infection?
What is Penicillin
400
This is the type of activity a patient with this disease should participate in when not in crisis
What is low impact, mild exercise 3X a week
400
This is a main condition that causes crisis of this disease
What is hypoxia
500
What neurological test is a positive finding of this disease?
What is pronator drift
500
What is the lifespan of a red blood cell?
What is 12-15 days
500
How do you treat a crisis of this disease?
What is Administer 02,fluids & pain meds, remove restrictive clothing, ensure extremities are straight for adequate perfusion, keep room temp above 72 degrees, assess perfusion
500
What should you tell a women trying to get pregnant who has recently started therapy with hydroxurea?
causes birth defects, use two forms barrier contraceptives for at least a month after discontinuing therapy
500
This disorder can result in (6 answers/options)
What is chronic anemia, pain, disability, organ damage, high/increased risk for infection, and early death