Function of Blood Cells
This type of white blood cell functions as a phagocyte primarily targeting bacterial infections.
What are neutrophils?
An allergic reaction to a blood transfusion can be managed with this medication
What is Benadryl?
This vitamin deficiency is often seen in pregnant women and alcoholics and can lead to megaloblastic anemia.
What is folate (folic acid)?
Folic acid deficiencies are common in these groups of people.
What are pregnant women and alcoholics?
This type of white blood cell plays a role in hypersensitivity reactions.
What are eosinophils and basophils?
Swollen lymph nodes that are painful typically indicate this condition.
What is an infection?
Chills and a temperature increase greater than 1 degree Celsius are signs of this type of blood transfusion reaction.
What is a febrile non-hemolytic reaction?
Common signs and symptoms of anemia include pallor, shortness of breath, and this feeling of exhaustion.
What is lethargy?
In addition to guided imagery, this activity is emphasized for recovery after a bone marrow procedure.
What is rest?
These white blood cells are responsible for killing viruses and cancer cells.
What are lymphocytes?
This lymph node group is located in the armpit.
What are axillary lymph nodes?
This reaction to a blood transfusion is treated by slowing the transfusion, administering Tylenol, and monitoring the patient.
What is a febrile non-hemolytic reaction?
This condition, where the body does not produce enough red blood cells, is commonly caused by blood loss, poor diet, or malabsorption.
What is iron deficiency anemia?
This vitamin is essential for vegans to monitor due to its absence in plant-based diets.
What is iron?
Leukocytes perform this process, which involves engulfing and destroying foreign substances.
What is phagocytosis?
Swollen lymph nodes that are painless are more likely to indicate this serious condition.
What is cancer?
Dyspnea, anxiety, and low back pain are classic signs of this life-threatening blood transfusion reaction.
What is a hemolytic reaction?
In this form of anemia, the bone marrow is attacked by T-cells, leading to bone marrow failure and purpura.
What is aplastic anemia?
Intrinsic factor is required for the absorption of this essential vitamin.
What is vitamin B12?
Swollen lymph nodes in the groin are referred to by this anatomical name.
What are inguinal lymph nodes?
A delayed hemolytic reaction from a blood transfusion can occur up to this many days after the procedure.
What is 14 days?
This life-threatening complication of sickle cell disease presents with fever, respiratory distress, and infiltrates seen on a chest X-ray.
What is acute chest syndrome?
At 4 degrees Celsius, packed red blood cells can be stored for this maximum number of days.
What is 42 days?