Types & Patho
Blood loss and deficiency
What is the meaning of anemia?
Destruction of RBCs
What is hemolytic anemia?
treat iron-deficiency anemia
What is eating a variety of foods high in iron
Vegetables high in iron
What is broccoli
Common symptom of anemia
What is fatigue
Hormone erythropoietin produced by organ
What are kidneys?
Endurance athletes sports anemia
What is pseudoanemia?
Packed Red Blood Cells
What is a blood transfusion?
Absorption inhibitors of iron
What are tea, coffee, milk, eggs, antacids
3 symptoms of anemia
What are * Fatigue * decreased energy * weakness * shortness of breath * lightheadedness * palpitations (feeling of the heart racing or beating irregularly) * looking pale
Low WBC, Plts, and RBCs...
What is pancytopenia?
Elderly Teenager Female Immigrant Widower
Which groups of people are at high risk for anemia
Vitamin that assists in the absorption process of iron
What is vitamin C!
May prevent anemia during menstruation
What are oral contraceptives?
Eating disorder and sx of anemia
What is PICA: causes cravings of substances other than food.
numbness/tingling paresthesias
What is vitamin B12 anemia
abnormally heavy mensural period
What is Menorrhagia
Vitamin C, Gastric acid, citric acid...
What sources to help with absorption of iron
2 ways to prevent anemia besides food
What are supplements and cooking in iron skillets?
The first symptom an athlete would most likely notice
What is decline in performance/Fatigue
Impact of the foot on the ground when running
What is footstrike hemolysis?
Painful inherited RBCs disorder
What is Sickle Cell Anemia
man-made form protein produce RBCs
What is Epoetin alfa?
Pernicious anemia prevention
What are fortified cereals and supplements with B12
Pagophagia, the most common form of pica
What is ice chewing