Anemias
Low serum levels of iron
What is Iron Deficiency Anemia
B12 supplementation by IM injection.
Pernicious anemia
Joint swelling, decreased ROM, bleeding/bruising
What is Hemophilia
HGB below 6
What is the requirement for a Blood Transfusion
Stools can appear green to black in color
What is side effect of iron supplements
Eat leafy greens, legumes, eggs, fruits and nuts to improve
Folic Acid Anemia (B9)
Hydration, stress reduction, IV opioids, ASA, NSAID
What is treatment for Sickle Cell Anemia
Fatigue, brittle nails, pallor, glossitis (beefy red tongue)
What is megaloblastic anemia (pernicious or folic acid)
Why is a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy completed
What is to Assess blood cell formation, quantity and quality
Urine can turn dark yellow
What is from taking increased doses of Folic acid
Autosomal recessive
What is Sickle Cell Anemia
Hydrate, anticoagulant, phlebotomy
What is treatment for polycythemia vera
Bleeding from multiple locations: Eyes, Ears, Nose, Petechiae, Insertion sites
What is Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Fibrinogen Levels, PT, aPTT, Thrombin time, Fibrin split product levels, D-dimer levels
What are Coagulation studies for DIC
Elevated temperatures can cause...
What is Sickle Cell Crisis
Decreased production or increased destruction of neutrophils
What is Neutropenia or Leukemia
-Heparin
-Warfarin
-Dabigatran
What is treatment for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Usually asymptomatic with infection; found when CBC is drawn
What is Neutopenia
tests for serum ferritin, iron, transferrin, or total iron binding capacity (TIBC), and transferrin saturation
What is Iron Deficiency Anemia
Explain all the risk factors and obtain consent prior to intervention
What is Blood Transfusion
Increased volume of RBC’s
What is Polycythemia
Frequent blood transfusions
What is Thalassemia
Ruddy complexion, splenomegaly, high blood pressure, generalized pruritis and erythromelalgia
What is Polycythemia Vera?
Schilling test
What is Pernicious anemia
Avoid fresh veggies
Thoroughly cook meat
Boil water or use bottled
Don’t have fresh flowers in house
What is care of the patient with Leukemia?